noun, verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The bringing of something to a state of perfection. uncountable, usually

   "All the same, the final embellishments and perfectings of detail occupied a further four years."

2. 2
   The process of printing on both sides of the printed-on material during its single pass through the printing press. uncountable, usually

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of perfect form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

All synonyms

cappingclosingcrowningculminatingendingfinishing

Example

More examples

"The famous golfer just published a book called "Perfecting your swing.""

Related phrases

perfecting pressprinting press

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