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perfecting

/pəˈfek.tɪŋ/

/pərˈfek.tɪŋ/

perfectingnoun

perfectings

Translations

perfectionnement

The perfecting of the manuscript took several months of meticulous editing.

Le perfectionnement du manuscrit a pris plusieurs mois de révision minutieuse.

perfectionDroit.

The perfecting of the lien must be accomplished within thirty days of filing.

La perfection de la sûreté doit être accomplie dans les trente jours suivant le dépôt.

Additional translations

retirageImprimerie.

Definitions

The process of making something completely free from faults or defects.

The perfecting of the manuscript took several months of meticulous editing.

A stage in printing where the reverse side of a printed sheet is printed.

The printing press was set up for perfecting to ensure both sides of the page were printed accurately.

The act of completing or validating a legal document or security interest so that it becomes enforceable.

The perfecting of the lien must be accomplished within thirty days of filing.

Synonyms

perfectinggerund / present participle

/pəˈfɛktɪŋ/

/pərˈfɛktɪŋ/

Used attributively: ‘perfecting coat’, ‘perfecting tools’, etc.

Translations

perfectionnantEmploi adjectival, peu usuel.

A final perfecting polish was applied to the surface.

Un dernier polissage perfectionnant a été appliqué à la surface.

Definitions

Serving to make something perfect or more nearly perfect; improving to the highest standard.

A final perfecting polish was applied to the surface.

Synonyms

perfecting (gerund)

perfectadjective

Definitions

Having all the required or desirable elements, qualities, or characteristics; as good as it is possible to be.

The weather was perfect for a day at the beach.

Completely free from faults or defects; flawless.

Her performance was perfect, earning her a standing ovation.

Absolute; complete or total (used for emphasis).

He was in perfect agreement with the proposal.

(Grammar) Relating to a verb tense or aspect that expresses a completed action.

In the sentence "I have eaten", the verb is in the perfect aspect.

perfectverb

perfecting

ing-form

perfected

Past Simple

perfected

Past Participle

perfecting

ing-form

/ˈpɜː.fɪkt/

/ˈpɝː.fɪkt/

Translations

parfaireLangue soutenue.

She spent years perfecting her skills as a violinist.

Elle a passé des années à parfaire ses compétences de violoniste.

Additional translations

perfectionnerLe plus courant pour l'idée d'amélioration progressive.

Definitions

To make something completely free from faults or defects, or as close to such a condition as possible.

She spent years perfecting her skills as a violinist.

To improve or refine something until it reaches a desired standard or level of excellence.

The chef worked tirelessly to perfect the recipe for the new dish.

Synonyms

perfectnoun

Definitions

A verb form that expresses an action completed prior to a specified or implied time.

In English, the present perfect is used to express actions that have occurred at some indefinite time.

perfectadverb

Definitions

Perfectly; in a perfect manner (informal or non-standard).

Make sure the joints fit perfect before gluing.

perfectinterjection

Definitions

Used to express satisfaction, approval, or agreement.

"We're all set for the trip." — "Perfect!"