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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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  • 19937
    Works for me.
      January 11, 2021 2:26 PM MST
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  • 53509
      January 11, 2021 3:45 PM MST
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  • 10637
    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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  • 53509
    Precisely!
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      January 11, 2021 3:44 PM MST
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