perfect
adjective
matching in every detail the definition of an ideal type of something.
perfecting
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present participleof perfect.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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That’s where Messi learned to marry his individual brilliance with the Dutch-infused, team-first style that Barcelona had been perfecting for nearly three decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
He said that in a world focused on technology, where people can become caught up in making videos or perfecting production, writing requires nothing more than a pen and paper.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
The company’s ability to operate space-based data centers and ramp up rocket launches depends on perfecting critical technology.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 11, 2026
I think it takes years of perfecting a craft to become a stylist.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
"You're taking too long—hesitating and perfecting too much. They can't tolerate the pain in long increments, and it isn't good for you, either."
From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton
