Definition of perfect - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
flawlesswithout fault or mistake; without flaw, of supreme quality
- Her performance was perfect and received a standing ovation.
2.
completehaving all essential elements
- The puzzle is perfect with all its pieces.
3.
ethicsRare morally or spiritually immaculate or idealRare
- He lived a perfect life, always helping others.
4.
linguisticsTECH. representing a completed actionTECH.
- The sentence uses the perfect tense.
Verb
1.
improvementmake something as good as possible
- She worked hard to perfect her skills.
2.
legalTECH. US take action to secure a legal rightTECH. US
- They needed to perfect the lien on the property.
3.
printingTECH. print on the reverse side of a sheetTECH.
- The printer will perfect the document for you.
Noun
1.
gamingcomplete high score with every point or achievement earned
- He achieved a perfect in the game.
2.
linguisticsTECH. verb tense showing an action already completedTECH.
- The sentence is in the perfect.
Expressions with perfect
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understanding that no one can be flawless
She shrugged and said, 'Nobody's perfect.'
situation where problems converge to worsen everything
The economic crisis was a perfect storm of bad policies and market failures.
in an ideal situation where everything is perfect
In a perfect world, everyone would have equal opportunities.
everyone has flaws or makes mistakes
Remember, no one is perfect, so don't be too hard on yourself.
everyone makes mistakes or has flaws
Don't worry about the error, no one's perfect.
everyone has flaws and makes mistakes
Don't worry about the error; nobody is perfect.
repeating an activity many times helps you become very good at it
Keep trying the piano, practice makes perfect.
refine understanding of French grammar and vocabulary
They studied hard to perfect their French.
insistence on perfection often stops worthwhile results from happening
Perfect is the enemy of good when you delay finishing your project.
match exactly or suit completely for a purpose
You would be a perfect fit for this team.
be completely clear and easy to understand
Your explanation make perfect sense to me.
model of excellence or perfection
Her performance was a perfect example of dedication and skill.
person or thing that matches exactly or ideally
This dress is a perfect fit for her.
person who acts in a very silly or naive way
He made a mistake and looked like a perfect fool.
person or thing that is exactly right
They are a perfect match for each other.
someone completely unknown to another person
She felt uneasy talking to a perfect stranger about her plans..
system that works flawlessly without any issues
The new software is a perfect system for managing our inventory.
moment when conditions are just right
It was the perfect time for a picnic, with clear skies and mild weather.
moment when something happens exactly when most helpful or impressive
The bus arrived with perfect timing as the rain started.
shows that something is completely reasonable clear or understandable
After her explanation, it makes perfect sense now.
record showing no absences
His perfect attendance was noted in his performance review.
crime undetected or unsolved by authorities
The heist was considered a perfect crime by the police.
having complete agreement or balance with no conflict
Their voices sounded in perfect harmony during the performance.
joined together in complete harmony or agreement
Their voices sounded in perfect union during the performance.
Origin of perfect
Latin, perfectus (completed)
Terms with perfect included in their meaning
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grammar
form the perfect aspect with a past participle
choice
perfect or most suitable choice
grammar
used with 'have' to form perfect tenses
ideal quality
having the best or most perfect qualities possible
item condition
in perfect condition, almost like it was never used
religion
exist in a perfect afterlife place in some religions
adequate
satisfactory despite not being perfect
perfect scenario
ideal situation or outcome
perfect fit
fit perfectly without any discomfort
fairy tale ending
ending with a perfect and lasting happy result
synchronized movement
moving in perfect rhythm with others
aspiration
ideal or perfect as imagined in dreams
rating
perfect score or rating
examples
shows something is a perfect example of its kind
grammar
contraction for 'who had' in past perfect tense
perfect
free from imperfection or complete
exemplary work
perfect example of a style or category
refine
improve or perfect a skill or performance
thinking
clear understanding or perfect judgment about something
fits together
something that completes or makes perfect
medical
condition that is good but not perfect
perfect mastery
learned so well it can be done or explained perfectly
quality
in perfect condition as if new
ideal woman
woman who is idealized as perfect
Examples of perfect in a sentence
His timing was perfect, arriving just as the meeting started. Her essay was perfect with no errors. The team was perfect with all members present. Her perfect conduct earned her admiration. The monk was seen as a perfect example of virtue. The perfect aspect is used in this sentence.
He explained the perfect form in class. He aimed to perfect the recipe for the competition. They are trying to perfect the new software before launch. The bank moved quickly to perfect its security interest. She hired a lawyer to perfect her claim to the estate. The company decided to perfect the brochure for the event. He learned how to perfect the pages in his printing class. She was thrilled to get a perfect in the tournament. Achieving a perfect is rare in this game. She explained the use of perfect in grammar. Perfect is often used in English classes.
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- French:parfait, perfectionner, ...
- German:perfekt, perfektionieren, ...
- Italian:perfetto, perfezionare, ...
- Spanish:perfecto, perfeccionar, ...
- Portuguese:perfeito, aperfeiçoar, ...
- Chinese:完美的, 完善, ...
- Japanese:完璧な, 完璧にする, ...
- Arabic:مِثَالِيّ, أَتْقَنَ, ...
- Hebrew:שָׁלֵם, לְשַׁכְלֵל, ...
- Russian:безупречный, усовершенствовать, ...
- Ukrainian:бездоганний, удосконалювати, ...
- Hindi:निर्दोष, सुधारना, ...
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