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“Perfectionist” sounds a bit too harsh, don’t you think? Besides, true perfection cannot be attained. How about “precisionist” instead? Yes.

 





Posted - January 11, 2021

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  • 19942
    Works for me.
      January 11, 2021 2:26 PM MST
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  • 52936
      January 11, 2021 3:45 PM MST
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  • 10467
    No.  Precision is about precise detail, while perfection is about standards.

    Since there is no such thing as true "perfection", perfectionism is only what one sees in their mind as "perfect".  (standards)
    Precision is precise detail.  Not perfect detail, just precise.
      January 11, 2021 2:34 PM MST
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  • 52936
    Precisely!
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      January 11, 2021 3:44 PM MST
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