perfecting

UK
/pəˈfek.tɪŋ/
US
/pərˈfek.tɪŋ/

Translations

perfectingnoun
perfectings
pl
The perfecting of the new technology took several years.
Совершенствование новой технологии заняло несколько лет.
perfectinggerund / present participle
UK
/pəˈfɛktɪŋ/
US
/pərˈfɛktɪŋ/
Used attributively: ‘perfecting coat’, ‘perfecting tools’, etc.
perfectverb

perfecting

Gerund

perfected
Past Simple
perfected
Past Participle
perfecting
Gerund
UK
/ˈpɜː.fɪkt/
US
/ˈpɝː.fɪkt/
She wants to perfect her skills in painting.
Она хочет усовершенствовать свои навыки в живописи.
He needs to perfect his technique before the competition.
Ему нужно отточить свою технику перед соревнованием.

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.