perfection

noun
UK: /pəˈfekʃən/
US: /pərˈfekʃən/

  1. The state of being completely without faults or defects; the best possible condition.

    1. The aim is perfection in every detail of the project.
    2. Achieving perfection is impossible, but we should still strive for excellence in our work.

  2. The quality of being perfectly suitable or accurate.

    1. The cook added salt to the soup to bring it to perfection.
    2. The dancer's movements were fluid, each step executed with precision and perfection.

  3. An example or embodiment of excellence; a perfect person or thing.

    1. She is the perfection of kindness and understanding.
    2. The painting was a masterpiece, a perfection of color and form admired by all.

Synonyms

excellence ideal accuracy consummation
perfection transitive-verb

  1. To bring something to its perfect state or form; to make flawless.

    1. He wanted to perfection his skills before he applied for the job.
    2. The artist spent years trying to perfection his technique in sculpting marble.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perfection" in English means: The state of being completely without faults or defects; the best possible condition., The quality of being perfectly suitable or accurate., An example or embodiment of excellence; a perfect person or thing..

The phonetic transcription of "perfection" is /pəˈfekʃən/ in British English and /pərˈfekʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perfection": excellence, ideal, accuracy, consummation.

Example usage of "perfection": "The aim is perfection in every detail of the project.". More examples on the page.