standard of perfection

variants or standard of excellence
: a compilation of the desired qualities and characteristics of a breed of livestock usually with indication of the faults to be especially avoided

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“Standard of perfection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/standard%20of%20perfection. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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