near perfection

collocation in English

meaningsofnearandperfection

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near
adjective[before noun]
uk
/nɪər/us
/nɪr/
not far away in distance, time, characteristics, ...
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perfection
noun[U]
uk
/pəˈfek.ʃən/us
/pɚˈfek.ʃən/
the state of being complete and correct in ...
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(Definition ofnearandperfectionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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This coupled with the previously mentioned failure to present systematically the psychology of auditory perception, prevents excellence achievingnearperfection.
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But it begins to look likenearperfectioncompared with this anarchic, dangerous situation of deformed parities which we have brought about under floating rates.
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It was asnearperfectionas any human piece of construction could ever be.
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Despite thenearperfectionof its racing coverage overall, it is spending a great deal on improving its film presentations.
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They used to be maintained in a state ofnearperfection, but we are unlikely to see that again.
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It is nowherenearperfection, of course, but no human state is perfect.
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It is only by these disciplinary measures that we arrived at a standard not of perfection, but verynearperfection, as you might say.
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In its place was a businesslike organisation working precisely, efficiently, and effectively—perhaps not perfect but, compared with the previous state of affairs, verynearperfection.
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He is, of course, imagining this procedure: that the regulations will be asnearperfectionas the fallible mind of man can envisage.
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It merely means the improvement which comes about from trial and experience, until at last you decide that you are asnearperfectionas you are likely to get.
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She also stated that the album isnearperfection.
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But combine them into one fantastic, fast and funny half hour and you're left withnearperfection.
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He found himself to benearperfectionand thought of himself to be above everyone else.
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This may be due to their ability to mimic words and whole sentences tonearperfection.
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Tashjians gift for portraying bright adolescents with insight and humor reachesnearperfectionhere.
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And they're delivered tonearperfection.
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