perfecting
pərˈfɛktɪŋ
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Definition of perfecting - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
improvement processthe process of making something as good as possible
  • The perfecting of the new design took several months.
2.
printingTECH.printing on both sides of paper in one passTECH.
  • Perfecting saves time in large-scale book production.

Adjective

ongoing improvementin the process of becoming perfect or flawless
  • The perfecting technique enhanced the painting's colors.
enhancing improving refining
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Origin of perfecting

Latin, perficere (to complete)

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completion
act of completing or perfecting something

Examples of perfecting in a sentence

  • Engineers delayed the launch for the perfecting of the safety checks.
  • The new press supports perfecting without slowing the line.
  • They chose perfecting to cut paper handling and reduce labor costs.
  • The perfecting process took years to complete.
  • Her perfecting skills in baking were impressive.

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  1. French:perfectionnement, en cours de perfectionnement, ...
  2. German:Perfektionierung, verfeinernd, ...
  3. Italian:perfezionamento, migliorativo, ...
  4. Spanish:perfeccionamiento, mejoramiento, ...
  5. Portuguese:aperfeiçoamento, em aperfeiçoamento, ...
  6. Chinese:完善, 改进中的, ...
  7. Japanese:完成度を高める作業, 完璧にする, ...
  8. Arabic:إِتقان, مُتَكمِّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁכְלוּל, מְשַׁכְלֵל, ...
  10. Russian:совершенствование, совершенствующийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:удосконалення, вдосконалюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:परिष्करण, सुधार, ...
perfect
ˈpɜːfɪkt

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.
flawless impeccable unblemished
2.
completehaving all essential elements
  • The puzzle is perfect with all its pieces.
complete flawless

Verb

tr.
1.
improvementmake something as good as possible
  • She worked hard to perfect her skills.
enhance polish refine
2.
legalTECH.UStake action to secure a legal rightTECH.US
  • They needed to perfect the lien on the property.
establish secure
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.
high score maximum record
2.
linguisticsTECH.verb tense showing an action already completedTECH.
  • The sentence is in the perfect.
past perfect perfect tense
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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.

Origin of perfect

Latin, perfectus (completed)

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.

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  1. French:parfait, perfectionner, ...
  2. German:perfekt, perfektionieren, ...
  3. Italian:perfetto, perfezionare, ...
  4. Spanish:perfecto, perfeccionar, ...
  5. Portuguese:perfeito, aperfeiçoar, ...
  6. Chinese:完美的, 完善, ...
  7. Japanese:完璧な, 完璧にする, ...
  8. Arabic:مِثَالِيّ, أَتْقَنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שָׁלֵם, לְשַׁכְלֵל, ...
  10. Russian:безупречный, усовершенствовать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:бездоганний, удосконалювати, ...
  12. Hindi:निर्दोष, सुधारना, ...

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