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perfecting

UK
/pəˈfek.tɪŋ/
US
/pərˈfek.tɪŋ/

Translations

perfectingnoun
perfectings
pl
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.
Synonyms
enhancement
fine-tuning
honing
finishing
completion
polishing
improvement
refinement
perfection
development
perfectinggerund / present participle
UK
/pəˈfɛktɪŋ/
US
/pərˈfɛktɪŋ/
Used attributively: ‘perfecting coat’, ‘perfecting tools’, etc.
perfectionnantEmploi adjectival, peu usuel.
A final perfecting polish was applied to the surface.
Un dernier polissage perfectionnant a été appliqué à la surface.
Synonyms
refining
improving
polishing
honing
enhancing
finishing
completing
perfecting (gerund)
consummating
perfectverb

perfecting

Gerund

perfected
Past Simple
perfected
Past Participle
perfecting
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɜː.fɪkt/
US
/ˈpɝː.fɪkt/
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.
Synonyms
improve
master
refine
enhance
polish
fine-tune

Definitions

perfectingnoun
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.
perfectinggerund / present participle
Serving to make something perfect or more nearly perfect; improving to the highest standard.
A final perfecting polish was applied to the surface.
perfectverb
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.
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