imperfection

noun im·per·fec·tion \ ˌim-pər-ˈfek-shən \

|Updated on: 7 Aug 2018

Examples: imperfection in a Sentence

Definition of imperfection

: the quality or state of being imperfect; also : fault, blemish

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Examples of imperfection in a Sentence

He detected several imperfections in the surface of the jewel.
She tried to hide the imperfection in the cloth.

Recent Examples of imperfection from the Web

Despite its imperfections, the batty plot was nevertheless given the green light.

— lucy cooke, ajc, "US military is interested in bats as possible defenders against bioweapons," 3 July 2018
Cameras identify imperfections like bruises and black spots, and little puffs of air knock damaged fries off the conveyor belt.

— rachel abrams, The Seattle Times, "Out of the fryer and into the Uber car: Idaho-based Lamb Weston trying to deliver crispy fries," 3 July 2018
Cameras identify imperfections like bruises and black spots, and little puffs of air knock damaged fries off the conveyor belt.

— rachel abrams, New York Times, "A French Fry Gets Soggy in 5 Minutes. This Company Wants to Keep It Crispy for 60.," 29 June 2018
Just like any good novel or film, sport needs its flawed characters, for mistakes to be made, for imperfections.

— SI.com, "How Karius’ Kiev Nightmare Perfectly Demonstrates the Need for Villains Along With Heroes in Sport," 29 May 2018
While there are key issues not adequately addressed in the Goodlatte bill, those imperfections can be addressed in the Senate, and the Farm Bureau intends to do that.

— WSJ, "Congress Must Help Labor Down on the Farm," 28 May 2018
America’s particular way of celebrating our national figures has always been to dwell on their imperfections, to avoid king making.

— mark swed, latimes.com, "Before ‘Hamilton,’ 100 years of American music theater and how it’s told the story of who we are," 29 June 2018
Dogs in the annual competition flaunt their imperfections - some have hairless bodies, others have lolling tongues.

— CBS News, "English bulldog named Zsa Zsa wins World's Ugliest Dog title," 24 June 2018
The organized imperfection doesn’t give many clues as to what Beholder is all about.

— liz biro, Indianapolis Star, "Following Milktooth’s hype, Beholder opens quietly, imperfectly," 14 June 2018

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