Perfecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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perfecting

 

[ pəˈfɛktɪŋ ]

Context #1

skill improvement

To improve or refine a skill or ability to the highest possible level through practice, repetition, and dedication.

Synonyms

hone, improve, master, polish, refine

Examples of usage

  • Through years of practice and dedication, she was perfecting her piano skills.
  • He spent countless hours perfecting his painting technique.
  • Perfectionists are always striving to perfect their work.

Translations

Translations of the word "perfecting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aperfeiçoamento

🇮🇳 सुधारना

🇩🇪 Perfektionierung

🇮🇩 penyempurnaan

🇺🇦 удосконалення

🇵🇱 udoskonalanie

🇯🇵 完璧化 (kanpekika)

🇫🇷 perfectionnement

🇪🇸 perfeccionamiento

🇹🇷 mükemmelleştirme

🇰🇷 완성 (wanseong)

🇸🇦 إتقان (itqaan)

🇨🇿 zdokonalování

🇸🇰 zdokonaľovanie

🇨🇳 完善 (wánshàn)

🇸🇮 izpopolnjevanje

🇮🇸 fullkomnun

🇰🇿 жетілдіру

🇬🇪 გაუმჯობესება (gaumjobeseba)

🇦🇿 mükəmməlləşdirmə

🇲🇽 perfeccionamiento

Word origin

The word 'perfecting' comes from the Middle English word 'perfecten', which in turn comes from the Old French 'parfait', meaning 'perfect'. The concept of perfecting something has been around for centuries, with individuals striving for excellence in various aspects of life, from skills and abilities to crafts and arts.

See also: imperfect, imperfection, perfect, perfection, perfectionism, perfectionist, perfectly.