Word
perfection
Phoneticsper·fec·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/pɝˈfɛkʃən/
UK/pəfˈɛkʃən/
Definitions
01flawlessness
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the state of being perfect, with no mistakes or faults.
n. the state or quality of being perfect; the highest possible degree of excellence or faultlessness.
Español:perfección
“The chef spent years trying to reach perfection with his signature bread recipe.”
“The pianist's performance was a study in technical perfection, leaving the audience in stunned silence as the final note faded.”
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02an ideal example
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Literary
n. a person or thing that is a perfect example of something.
n. a quality, endowment, or individual considered to be an ideal or a manifestation of complete excellence.
“The garden in full bloom was a perfection of color and design.”
“To the young poet, the elder writer's latest collection represented a perfection of the lyric form that seemed impossible to replicate.”
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03legal validation
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Law Technical · Formal
n. the process of making a legal claim official and protected.
n. the process or act of establishing official recognition for a legal claim, typically regarding security interests or liens.
“The bank completed the perfection of its claim on the property to ensure it was protected.”
“Failure to ensure the timely perfection of the security interest left the creditor vulnerable during the subsequent bankruptcy proceedings.”
Usage
Often used in the phrase 'perfection of a security interest'.
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Real-World Examples
“Progress over perfection is the golden rule I teach my students.” “For 44 minutes, Racing were something like perfection.” Etymology
From Middle English perfeccioun, from Old French perfection, from Latin perfectiō. Equivalent to perfect + -ion. Displaced native Old English fulfremednes.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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