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Second best

Meaning

Adj

Inferior to the best (but better than other alternatives).
In Economics:
Characterized by one or more
not being satisfiable.

Noun

Something (or someone) that is
to the best (but better than other alternatives).
In Economics:
A
where one or more
cannot be satisfied.
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