Meaning of the word perfectionist in English

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perfectionist

US /pɚˈfek.ʃən.ɪst/
UK /pɚˈfek.ʃən.ɪst/
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Noun

1.

a person who refuses to accept any standard short of perfection

Example:
She's such a perfectionist; she spent hours adjusting that one detail.
Being a perfectionist can sometimes lead to procrastination.
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