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perfection

In most cases, "perfection" is used as an uncountable noun when referring to the general quality of being flawless. When describing a specific person or object that represents the highest standard (e.g., "she is a perfection"), it can be used as a countable noun, though this is less common than using it as an abstract concept. Be careful not to confuse "perfection" (the state) with "perfecting" (the act of making something better)."

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🎬Tuesday afternoon; Jackson has sent Maya a link to his new 'decentralized AI' landing page.
Jackson

Just tweaked the UX. It's absolute perfection now, right?

Jackson
Maya
Maya

It's a broken link. Give it a rest.

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Jackson uses 'perfection' to describe his work in an attempt to sound professional and successful, while Maya uses the phrasal verb 'give it a rest' to tell him to stop bothering her with his failed projects.

Meanings

noun

The state or quality of being free from all flaws; complete excellence.

"The pianist played the piece with absolute perfection."

noun

A thing that is faultless or represents the highest possible standard.

"This chocolate cake is sheer perfection."

noun

The action of completing or bringing something to a finished state.

"The artist spent years on the perfection of her technique."

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