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sophistication

/səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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noun

C1formalcommon/səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

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A noun referring to the quality of being intellectually refined, complex, or worldly, often through cultivation or experience; it can also refer to the use of clever but misleading reasoning or the possession of expert knowledge in a technical subject.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее качество интеллектуальной утонченности, сложности или искушенности, часто приобретаемое через образование или опыт; также может относиться к использованию хитрых, но вводящих в заблуждение рассуждений или обладанию экспертными знаниями в технической области.esSustantivo que denota la cualidad de refinamiento intelectual, complejidad o sofisticación, a menudo adquirida mediante educación o experiencia; también puede referirse al uso de razonamientos astutos pero engañosos, o a la posesión de conocimientos expertos en un ámbito técnico.frNom désignant la qualité d'être intellectuellement raffiné, complexe ou averti, souvent acquise par l'éducation ou l'expérience ; peut aussi désigner l'usage de raisonnements habiles mais trompeurs, ou la possession d'une connaissance experte dans un domaine technique.deSubstantiv, das die Eigenschaft geistiger Verfeinerung, Komplexität oder Weltgewandtheit bezeichnet, die oft durch Bildung oder Erfahrung erworben wird; kann sich auch auf die Verwendung raffinierter, aber irreführender Argumente oder auf Fachkenntnis in einem technischen Bereich beziehen.ptSubstantivo que designa a qualidade de refinamento intelectual, complexidade ou sofisticação, frequentemente adquirida por meio de educação ou experiência; também pode se referir ao uso de raciocínio astuto, porém enganoso, ou à posse de conhecimento especializado em uma área técnica.zh指精明老练、见多识广或品味高雅的特质,通常通过教育或经验获得;也可指事物的复杂精妙,或技术领域的专业造诣。arاسم يدل على صفة الرقي الفكري والتعقيد أو الخبرة المكتسبة من التعليم والتجربة، كما قد يشير إلى استخدام حجج ماكرة لكنها مضللة أو التمتع بمعرفة متخصصة في مجال تقني.

  1. Refined or cultured quality B2 formal

    The quality of being refined, cultured, or elegant, often through education or experience.

    • Her sophistication was evident in her taste in art and music.
    • The party had an air of sophistication and class.
    • He admired the sophistication of the city's architecture.

    ruУтончённостьessofisticaciónfrQualité raffinée ou cultivéedeVornehmheitptSofisticaçãozh精致arالرقيّ

    Sinônimos: cultivationcultureelegancefinessegracepolishrefinementtasteurbanityworldliness

    Antônimos: coarsenesscrudenesssimplicityuncouthnessvulgarity

  2. Deceptive reasoning C1 formal

    A clever but misleading argument intended to deceive someone, often using fallacious logic.

    • The lawyer's argument was pure sophistication, designed to confuse the jury.
    • His speech was full of sophistication, twisting facts to suit his narrative.
    • Sophistication in debate can sometimes overshadow the truth.

    ruСофистикаessofisteríafrSophisme trompeurdeSophistereiptSofismazh诡辩arسفسطة

    Sinônimos: casuistryequivocationfallaciousnesssophistryspeciousness

  3. Technical expertise C1 formal

    Expert knowledge or skill in a particular technical or specialized field.

    • The engineer's sophistication in robotics was unmatched.
    • Her sophistication in computer programming made her a valuable asset.
    • The project required a high level of technical sophistication.

    ruТехническая сложностьessofisticación técnicafrCompétence techniquedeTechnische ExpertiseptSofisticação técnicazh技术复杂性arالخبرة التقنية

    Sinônimos: competenceexpertiseknow-howknowledgemasteryproficiencysavvyskill

  4. Worldly wisdom C1 formal

    The quality of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly, gained through cultivation, experience, or disillusionment.

    • Travel gave him a certain sophistication about different cultures.
    • Her sophistication came from years of navigating complex social situations.
    • He spoke with the sophistication of someone who had seen much of the world.

    ruУмудрённостьesSabiduría mundanafrSagesse du mondedeWeltgewandtheitptSofisticação mundanazh老练arالحكمة الدنيوية

    Sinônimos: polishrefinementsavoir-faireurbanityworldliness

    Antônimos: gullibilityingenuousnessinnocencenaivetesimplicity

  5. Falsification through sophistry C2 formal

    The act of falsifying or distorting information using specious fallacies or misleading arguments.

    • The report was a work of sophistication, twisting data to support a false conclusion.
    • Sophistication in this context means deliberately misleading through clever but false reasoning.
    • The philosopher criticized the sophistication of modern political rhetoric.

    ruФальсификация с помощью софистикиesFalsificación mediante sofismasfrFalsification par sophismedeVerfälschung durch SophistereiptFalsificação por meio de sofismaszh诡辩式伪造arالتزوير بالمغالطات السفسطائية

    Sinônimos: casuistrydeceptionfalsificationmisrepresentationsophistry

  • sophistications plural form
  • sophistications' possessive plural form
  • sophistication's possessive singular form