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TOEFL BNC: 8479 COCA: 8920

— sophistication

/səˌfɪstəˈkeɪʃən/ noun [noncount]
sophisticated
TOEFL BNC: 8479 COCA: 8920

sophistication

noun

so·​phis·​ti·​ca·​tion sə-ˌfi-stə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce sophistication (audio)
1
a
: the use of sophistry : sophistic reasoning
b
: sophism, quibble
2
: the process or result of becoming cultured, knowledgeable, or disillusioned
especially : cultivation, urbanity
3
: the process or result of becoming more complex, developed, or subtle

Synonyms

Example Sentences

the engine's sophistication requires that all repairs be done by an experienced mechanic
Recent Examples on the Web Twombly brought great sophistication to the late-20th century legacy of abstract painting. Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Opt for an impactful paint color in a high gloss (or lacquer) finish to add sophistication and stately appeal to a forming living or dining space. Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 12 Aug. 2022 Because some of the attacks required only limited technical sophistication, they may have been perpetrated in China by hacker activist groups, said Yihao Lim, an intelligence strategy lead at U.S.-based cybersecurity firm Mandiant Inc. Joyu Wang, WSJ, 8 Aug. 2022 But there’s a broader sense of adventure here, and an offhand compositional sophistication that can leave even the most familiar-sounding tracks feeling unpredictable. Andrew Barker, Variety, 24 June 2022 Hot sauce represented freedom, experimentation, sophistication. Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 21 June 2022 The statue also depicts Joe carrying a copy of the Wall Street Journal in his pocket to demonstrate his sophistication. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 19 Aug. 2022 At the event, Witherspoon posed for photos with the film's cast, including lead Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who was pure sophistication in a lime green off-the-shoulder gown with an asymmetrical skirt, low back, and ruched bodice. Rosa Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 26 July 2022 The main and second floor rooms are each unique theme ranging from rustic and charming to touches of elegance, sophistication, and European flair. The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of sophistication was in the 15th century
TOEFL BNC: 8479 COCA: 8920
sophistication

noun

ADJECTIVE | ... OF SOPHISTICATION | VERB + SOPHISTICATION | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤considerable, great相當複雜；極為精密▸➤growing, increased, increasing越來越複雜；愈加老練▸➤cool絕妙的精巧複雜▸➤cultural, intellectual, musical, political, technical, technological, theoretical文化的發達；心智上的成熟；音樂的複雜性；政治的複雜性；技術的複雜性；科技的尖端性；理論的複雜性... OF SOPHISTICATION➤degree, level複雜程度◇Computers raised the level of sophistication of these maps.計算機的應用提高了這些地圖的精度。VERB + SOPHISTICATION➤have有複雜性◇The decor has a cool sophistication.裝潢巧妙而精細。➤demonstrate, show顯示複雜性▸➤lack不諳世故；精準度不夠➤grow in複雜程度提高◇Financial markets have grown in sophistication as well as size.金融市場的規模不斷擴大，複雜程度也越來越高。PREPOSITION➤with sophistication嫺熟地◇He writes with increasing sophistication on the subject.他寫這個題目越來越得心應手。PHRASES➤an air of sophistication世故的神態◇Despite her scruffy clothes, there was an air of sophistication about her.儘管她衣衫襤褸，但神態老練世故。➤a lack of sophistication不諳世故◇He felt people were contemptuous of his lack of sophistication.他覺得人們看不起他不懂人情世故。➤a veneer of sophistication (especially BrE) 老練世故的假象◇She adopted an upper-class accent to give herself a veneer of sophistication.她操着上層社會的口音，裝出一副很老練的樣子。

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