Meaning & use
perfection
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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