practicingandperfecting
verb (present participle)UK /ˈpræk.tɪ.sɪŋ ænd pəˈfek.tɪŋ/
US /ˈpræk.tɪ.sɪŋ ænd pɚˈfek.tɪŋ/
Doing something again and again to get really good at it.
She is practicing and perfecting her piano piece before the recital.
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2. Getting better at a sport by repeating the same moves.
He is practicing and perfecting his free throws every afternoon.
3. Making a drawing or craft better by fixing small details.
The artist is practicing and perfecting her shading techniques.
4. Learning to speak a new language more clearly over time.
They are practicing and perfecting their English pronunciation.
5. Working on a recipe until it tastes just right.
The chef is practicing and perfecting his grandmother's soup recipe.