1. The quality of being sophisticated; refinement and complexity in design, taste, or manner
The sophistication of the hotel's interior design impressed all the guests.
A sofisticação do design do interior do hotel impressionou todos os hóspedes.
2. The use of deceptive or misleading reasoning; intellectual dishonesty
The argument relied on sophistry and sophistication rather than truth.
O argumento dependia de sofismo e sofisticação em vez da verdade.
3. Advanced development or complexity in technology or system
Modern cars demonstrate a high level of sophistication in their engineering.
Os carros modernos demonstram um alto nível de sofisticação em sua engenharia.