word-perfect
Britishadjective
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correct in every detail
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(of a speech, part in a play, etc) memorized perfectly
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(of a speaker, actor, etc) knowing one's speech, role, etc, perfectly
Example Sentences
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Not only was she working in a British accent, she was tasked with delivering writer Tony McNamara’s dialogue word-perfect.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024
Everything is meticulously crafted, and they expect the performances to be word-perfect and they're right.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2023
Prowling around the stage's catwalks, she was met by cacophonous screams and word-perfect renditions of her songs.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2022
Kellaway, the Maidenhead councillor, recalled her delivering a word-perfect repeat of a rap performed for her by school children.
From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2018
There's really no one else," she said, turning to Patricia, "and I think Judy can be word-perfect by Friday.
From Judy of York Hill by Bennett, Ethel Hume
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