per·fec·tion 
/pɚˈfɛkʃən/ noun
plural per·fec·tions /pɚˈfɛkʃən/ noun 1 : the state or condition of being perfect [noncount] ▪ The coach expects perfection from his players. [=expects the players to make no mistakes] [singular] ▪ She has achieved a rare perfection in her playing. ▪ a perfection of form 2 [noncount] : the act of making something perfect or better : the act of perfecting something — + of ▪ the perfection of surgical techniques ▪ She is working on the perfection of her art. 3 [noncount] : something that cannot be improved : something that is perfect
▪ The meal was sheer perfection. [=the meal was perfect] ▪ His poetry is pure perfection.
▪ The meal was sheer perfection. [=the meal was perfect] ▪ His poetry is pure perfection.
to perfection
: in a way or to a degree that is exactly right
▪ The steak was cooked to perfection. [=was perfectly cooked]
▪ The steak was cooked to perfection. [=was perfectly cooked]
