Meaning & use

perfection

noun·Academic

The state of being completely free from flaws or faults; the best possible quality or condition.

See it in a sentence

The chef cooked the steak to perfection, tender and perfectly seasoned.

She practiced the piece for months, striving for perfection in every note.

A note on using this word

"To perfection" is a common fixed phrase meaning exactly right or ideally, often used to praise skill or execution.

Words with a similar meaning

flawlessnessexcellence

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Words with an opposite meaning

imperfectionflaw

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