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perfection

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /pɚˈfekʃən/ · UK /pəˈfekʃən/

perfection means: The state of being as good as possible, with no mistakes or faults.

noun

NO FAULTSB2

The state of being as good as possible, with no mistakes or faults.

  • Nobody expects perfection on your first try.
  • The vegetables were cooked to perfection.
  • She aims for perfection in every drawing.

Similar words: excellence, flawlessness

Opposites: imperfection

Common phrases: absolute perfection, achieve perfection, to perfection

MAKING PERFECTC2

The process of improving something until it has no faults.

  • The perfection of this technique took years.
  • Her work contributed to the perfection of the design.
  • They devoted months to the perfection of their method.

How to use it: perfection of something (The perfection of the process required careful testing.)

Similar words: refinement, improvement

Common phrases: perfection of something, gradual perfection

Questions about perfection

What does perfection mean?

The state of being as good as possible, with no mistakes or faults.

What is perfection in other languages?

Türkçe: mükemmellik · Español: perfección · Français: perfection · Deutsch: Perfektion · Italiano: perfezione · 日本語: 完璧さ

How do you pronounce perfection?

In American English /pɚˈfekʃən/; in British English /pəˈfekʃən/.

How do you use perfection in a sentence?

Nobody expects perfection on your first try. The vegetables were cooked to perfection.

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