imperfection

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

|Updated on: 12 Jun 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

That's a term used to describe the gulf between a robot or software that has just enough imperfections to raise skepticism and another that's indistinguishable from a human.

— david pierson, latimes.com, "Should people know they're talking to an algorithm? After a controversial debut, Google now says yes," 10 May 2018
In ikebana, artists value the ideas of wabi-sabi which finds beauty in imperfection, asymmetry, and impermanence.

— nancy trejos, USA TODAY, "New York City blooms with its annual orchid show," 6 Apr. 2018
If there were more upgrades and puzzle types to enjoy between the heavier action scenes, there would be less chance to really focus on these few technical imperfections.

— steven strom, Ars Technica, "Iconoclasts review: Explore, upgrade, skip the dialogue," 24 Jan. 2018
Keep your thoughts optimistic and embrace imperfections for maximum support.

— colin bedell, Cosmopolitan, "Your Horoscope for the Week of January 15," 14 Jan. 2018
And despite its imperfections, the death of Interview feels like the last magazine.

— refinery29.com, "The Inevitable Heartbreak Of Interview Magazine," 22 May 2018
That's because even the slightest imperfections on the surface or tilt of a sheet could send it off in unexpected directions during acceleration.

— john timmer, Ars Technica, "The material science of building a light sail to take us to Alpha Centauri," 7 May 2018
What appears perfect in form and design to others is actually comprised of many imperfections.

— jamie ducharme, Time, "Betsy DeVos Urges Ave Maria Grads to 'Embrace the Mess': Read the Full Text of Education Secretary's Commencement Speech," 5 May 2018
Often, if it's damaged and clearanced, the price has already been reduced to make up for the imperfection.

— candace braun davison, House Beautiful, "9 Things You Should Know Before Shopping At HomeGoods," 4 May 2018

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