Perfection
noun
The state or quality of being perfect or without faults.
She achieved perfection in her performance.
Often appears as...
- strive for perfection
- pursuit of perfection
noun
A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
The meal was cooked to perfection.
Often appears as...
- cooked to perfection
- perfection in simplicity
noun
The action or process of improving something until it is perfect or as good as it can possibly be.
She practiced regularly in pursuit of musical perfection.
Often appears as...
- pursuit of perfection
- perfection of skills
noun
The state or quality of being perfect or without faults.
She achieved perfection in her performance.
Often appears as...
- strive for perfection
- pursuit of perfection
noun
A person or thing that is a perfect example of a particular quality or type.
The meal was cooked to perfection.
Often appears as...
- cooked to perfection
- perfection in simplicity
noun
The action or process of improving something until it is perfect or as good as it can possibly be.
She practiced regularly in pursuit of musical perfection.
Often appears as...
- pursuit of perfection
- perfection of skills
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Often Unattainable
The concept of perfection can suggest an unrealistic standard that is impossible to achieve completely.
Teachers reminded us that perfection in homework is less important than understanding concepts.
Pro Tip 2/3Achievement Pride
Using 'perfection' can convey a sense of pride or accomplishment in achieving high standards.
After years of practice, her violin solo reached perfection.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Judgment
What constitutes perfection can vary greatly from person to person; it's a subjective term.
For some, a simple homemade cake is baked to perfection, while others may not agree.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Unattainable
The concept of perfection can suggest an unrealistic standard that is impossible to achieve completely.
Teachers reminded us that perfection in homework is less important than understanding concepts.
Pro Tip 2/3Achievement Pride
Using 'perfection' can convey a sense of pride or accomplishment in achieving high standards.
After years of practice, her violin solo reached perfection.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Judgment
What constitutes perfection can vary greatly from person to person; it's a subjective term.
For some, a simple homemade cake is baked to perfection, while others may not agree.
Pro Tip 1/3Often Unattainable
The concept of perfection can suggest an unrealistic standard that is impossible to achieve completely.
Teachers reminded us that perfection in homework is less important than understanding concepts.
Pro Tip 2/3Achievement Pride
Using 'perfection' can convey a sense of pride or accomplishment in achieving high standards.
After years of practice, her violin solo reached perfection.
Pro Tip 3/3Subjective Judgment
What constitutes perfection can vary greatly from person to person; it's a subjective term.
For some, a simple homemade cake is baked to perfection, while others may not agree.
Never forget "Perfection"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
The paradox of choice PIPE...
to have experiences that were a pleasant surprise. Nowadays, the world we live in -- we affluent, industrialized citizens, with perfection the expectation -- the best you can ever hope for is that stuff is as good as you expect it to be. You will never be pleasantly surprised, because your expectations, my expectations,
Video examples
Teach girls bravery, not...
We have to begin to undo the socialization of perfection, but we've got to combine it with building a sisterhood that lets girls know that they are not alone. Because trying harder is not going to fix a broken system. I can't tell you how many women tell me, "I'm afraid to raise my hand, I'm afraid to ask a question,
Video examples
The myth of Oisín and...
When he wished to hear music, his ears filled with bewitching tones. When he hungered, golden plates appeared laden with fragrant food. He admired scenes of great beauty, and colors that he had no name for. All around him, the land and the people existed in a state of unmoving perfection.
Video examples
This is Sparta: Fierce...
through thirteen years of relentless, harsh, and often brutal training. The Spartans prized physical perfection above all else, and so the students spent a great deal of their time learning how to fight. To ensure resilience in battle, boys were encouraged to fight among themselves,
Video examples
Why Having Fun Is the...
of doing things for the sake of doing them and not caring too much about the outcome. Letting go of perfectionism. When we have fun, our guard is down, and we're not taking ourselves too seriously. Connection refers to the feeling of having a special, shared experience.
Video examples
Swimming with a Manatee...
in the sea able to hold their breath for up to 20 minutes a time that puts my six minutes to shame and they can use each lung individually to help control their buoyancy to perfection I can't see why they call them seekers and observers
Video examples
Dodge Family Jam Juice PIPE...
and that wall huh you think so huh no slowed up so now just bottle it up huh the jams seasoned to perfection szymek thanks will for his help with one jar all done and with another in hand he makes a beeline back to Karl's use hey
Video examples
Why being invisible can...
Harding perfection equals invisibility he told me that for him for his work to go unnoticed it's a mark of honor and a source of deep satisfaction how strange that is because we live in a culture
Video examples
How a "Hi Level" Mindset...
And that made me think. The Hi Level mindset is not a recipe for perfection but a commitment to honoring your potential and what you have to offer the world.
Video examples
Spectacular, glorious,...
direction with your love is my protection I'll be world of your projection and we are all singing songs of your affection with rhymes to your perfection
Video examples
The paradox of choice PIPE...
to have experiences that were a pleasant surprise. Nowadays, the world we live in -- we affluent, industrialized citizens, with perfection the expectation -- the best you can ever hope for is that stuff is as good as you expect it to be. You will never be pleasantly surprised, because your expectations, my expectations,
Video examples
Teach girls bravery, not...
We have to begin to undo the socialization of perfection, but we've got to combine it with building a sisterhood that lets girls know that they are not alone. Because trying harder is not going to fix a broken system. I can't tell you how many women tell me, "I'm afraid to raise my hand, I'm afraid to ask a question,
Video examples
The myth of Oisín and...
When he wished to hear music, his ears filled with bewitching tones. When he hungered, golden plates appeared laden with fragrant food. He admired scenes of great beauty, and colors that he had no name for. All around him, the land and the people existed in a state of unmoving perfection.
Video examples
This is Sparta: Fierce...
through thirteen years of relentless, harsh, and often brutal training. The Spartans prized physical perfection above all else, and so the students spent a great deal of their time learning how to fight. To ensure resilience in battle, boys were encouraged to fight among themselves,
Video examples
Why Having Fun Is the...
of doing things for the sake of doing them and not caring too much about the outcome. Letting go of perfectionism. When we have fun, our guard is down, and we're not taking ourselves too seriously. Connection refers to the feeling of having a special, shared experience.
Video examples
Swimming with a Manatee...
in the sea able to hold their breath for up to 20 minutes a time that puts my six minutes to shame and they can use each lung individually to help control their buoyancy to perfection I can't see why they call them seekers and observers
Video examples
Dodge Family Jam Juice PIPE...
and that wall huh you think so huh no slowed up so now just bottle it up huh the jams seasoned to perfection szymek thanks will for his help with one jar all done and with another in hand he makes a beeline back to Karl's use hey
Video examples
Why being invisible can...
Harding perfection equals invisibility he told me that for him for his work to go unnoticed it's a mark of honor and a source of deep satisfaction how strange that is because we live in a culture
Video examples
How a "Hi Level" Mindset...
And that made me think. The Hi Level mindset is not a recipe for perfection but a commitment to honoring your potential and what you have to offer the world.
Video examples
Spectacular, glorious,...
direction with your love is my protection I'll be world of your projection and we are all singing songs of your affection with rhymes to your perfection
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Giorgio Armani
Italian Designer
I must always try to do better because perfectionism, and the need to always have new goals and achieve them, is a state of mind that brings profound meaning to life.
Quote examples
Samuel Johnson
English Writer
It is reasonable to have perfection in our eye that we may always advance toward it, though we know it can never be reached.
Quote examples
Josh Billings
American Comedian
If a man should happen to reach perfection in this world, he would have to die immediately to enjoy himself.
Quote examples
Nadia Comaneci
Romanian Athlete
People ask me what the definition of perfection, I said it's none: there is no definition of perfection.
Quote examples
George Edward Woodberry
American Critic
I believe that ideal character in its perfection is potentially in every man who is born into the world.
Quote examples
Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure the inner perfection of his own personality.
Quote examples
Stephanie Sigman
Mexican Actress
I like difficult people because that means they're perfectionists and they're passionate.
Quote examples
Flo Rida
American Musician
I'm a perfectionist, and I'm not going to let the world hear a record until it's ready.
Quote examples
Ronnie O'Sullivan
English Celebrity
Looking for perfection is the only way to motivate yourself.
Quote examples
DeForest Kelley
American Actor
My ambition is peace and perfection.
Quote examples
Giorgio Armani
Italian Designer
I must always try to do better because perfectionism, and the need to always have new goals and achieve them, is a state of mind that brings profound meaning to life.
Quote examples
Samuel Johnson
English Writer
It is reasonable to have perfection in our eye that we may always advance toward it, though we know it can never be reached.
Quote examples
Josh Billings
American Comedian
If a man should happen to reach perfection in this world, he would have to die immediately to enjoy himself.
Quote examples
Nadia Comaneci
Romanian Athlete
People ask me what the definition of perfection, I said it's none: there is no definition of perfection.
Quote examples
George Edward Woodberry
American Critic
I believe that ideal character in its perfection is potentially in every man who is born into the world.
Quote examples
Albert Schweitzer
German Theologian
Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure the inner perfection of his own personality.
Quote examples
Stephanie Sigman
Mexican Actress
I like difficult people because that means they're perfectionists and they're passionate.
Quote examples
Flo Rida
American Musician
I'm a perfectionist, and I'm not going to let the world hear a record until it's ready.
Quote examples
Ronnie O'Sullivan
English Celebrity
Looking for perfection is the only way to motivate yourself.
Quote examples
DeForest Kelley
American Actor
My ambition is peace and perfection.
Example 1 of 10
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension