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perfection

per·fec·tion [ pər féksh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. perfect nature: the quality of something that is as good or suitable as it can possibly be
to strive for perfection as a goal

2. process of perfecting: the process of becoming or making something perfect
The perfection of the technique will require another two years' research.

3. example or instance of being perfect: somebody or something that reaches the highest attainable standard, or an instance of this
His cooking that evening was sheer perfection.


to perfection perfectly
The piece showed off her talent as a pianist to perfection.


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