He parallels perfecting his use of shorthand to perfecting himself, not just as a user of shorthand, but also as a writer of successful novels.
In fact, he seems to hold that new languages may develop by extending and perfecting the basic elements of existing languages.
In making something, stage by stage, we are said to be perfecting it.
Intellectual effort should not be aimed at perfecting reality through thought-practices that distance one from it, but should aim to interpret its intricacies.
Recent progress has been made in improving this aspect by perfecting the geometrical homogeneity of the cell.
She was more concerned with the complexities of electronic sound parameter manipulation, than perfecting the quality of ultimate acoustic output.
We should instead keep asking questions, perfecting techniques, and uncovering new facts for the next edition.
It is readily recognized that there is still some way to go in perfecting the forecasting technique.