sophistication

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so·phis·ti·ca·tion | \ sə-ˌfi-stə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of sophistication

1a : the use of sophistry : sophistic reasoning

b : sophism, quibble

2 : the process or result of becoming cultured, knowledgeable, or disillusioned especially : cultivation, urbanity

3 : the process or result of becoming more complex, developed, or subtle

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the engine's sophistication requires that all repairs be done by an experienced mechanic

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15 May 2022

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“Sophistication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sophistication. Accessed 27 May. 2022.

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