CEFR B2

sophistication

noun

Meaning

The quality of being complex, subtle, or advanced, often associated with worldly experience, refinement, and knowledge.

Examples

Her taste in music showed a surprising level of sophistication for someone so young.
The new software offers a high degree of sophistication in its data analysis capabilities.

Synonyms: refinement, complexity, worldliness, subtlety

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sophistication (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The quality of being complex, subtle, or advanced, often associated with worldly experience, refinement, and knowledge.

Examples

Her taste in music showed a surprising level of sophistication for someone so young.
The new software offers a high degree of sophistication in its data analysis capabilities.
He admired her sophistication, her ability to navigate complex social situations with ease.

Synonyms of sophistication

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