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perfectionist finishing

[pərˈfɛkʃənɪst ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ]
noun
acabamento perfeccionista
1. The practice of paying meticulous attention to detail and pursuing flawlessness in the final stages of a project, product, or task
The designer's perfectionist finishing ensured every seam was impeccable.
O acabamento perfeccionista do designer garantiu que cada costura fosse impecável.
2. A work ethic characterized by refusing to settle for anything less than excellence in completing a project
Her perfectionist finishing approach added three weeks to the project timeline.
A abordagem de acabamento perfeccionista dela adicionou três semanas ao cronograma do projeto.
Synonyms
meticulous finishingdetail-oriented completionflawless finishingexacting finish
Antonyms
sloppy finishingcareless completionrough finishinghasty finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento perfeccionista
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
acabamento de perfeição
Alternative phrasing sometimes used in business contexts
Portugal
acabamento perfeccionista
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

dot every i and cross every t
the devil is in the details
going the extra mile
leaving no stone unturned
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