The sophistication of machines or methods is their quality of being more advanced or complex than others.
...the sophistication of one of the world's richest cities.
Given the sophistication of modern machines, there is little that cannot be washedat home. [+ of]
2. uncountable noun
Sophistication is the quality of being comfortable in social situations and knowing about culture, fashion, and other matters that are considered socially important.
James Bond is known for his sophistication, his style and his sense of class.
3. uncountable noun
Sophistication is the quality of being intelligent and knowing a lot, so that you are able to understand complicated situations.
Growing sophistication among biotech investors presented an opportunity for a morespecialist investment fund.
More Synonyms of sophistication
sophistication in American English
(səˌfɪstəˈkeɪʃən)
noun
1. Rare
the use of sophistry
2.
a.
the act or process of sophisticating
b.
the state, quality, or character of being sophisticated
Word origin
ME sophisticacioun < ML sophisticatio
Examples of 'sophistication' in a sentence
sophistication
He neither possessed nor aspired to intellectual or social sophistication.
Jenkins, Roy Truman (1986)
The sophistication of the modern game works against freakish solo domination.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was a system untouched by any modern sophistication.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But it was the dramatic new models from the mainstream brands that oozed style and sophistication that blew me away.
The Sun (2014)
Instead, he exuded class and sophistication.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
I risk a punch from both sides but let's just try to bring a little statistical sophistication to bear.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But the sophistication of modern performance management systems means other factors could be considered, such as the speed at which the notes have to be played.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
In other languages
sophistication
British English: sophistication NOUN
The sophistication of machines or systems is their quality of being complicated and highly developed.
...the sophistication of modern devices.
American English: sophistication
Brazilian Portuguese: sofisticação
Chinese: 老练
European Spanish: sofisticación
French: raffinement
German: Differenziertheit
Italian: complessità
Japanese: 洗練
Korean: 세련
European Portuguese: sofisticação
Latin American Spanish: sofisticación
(noun)
They now have the sophistication attained by performing in public.
Synonyms
poise
It took a moment for Mark to recover his poise.
worldliness
savoir-faire
a certain savoir-faire that comes from living with the best
urbanity
He had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat.
finesse
savoir-vivre (French)
worldly wisdom
Additional synonyms
in the sense of finesse
Definition
elegant and delicate skill
Synonyms
skill,
style,
know-how (informal),
polish,
craft,
sophistication,
cleverness,
quickness,
adroitness,
adeptness
in the sense of savoir-faire
Definition
the ability to say and do the right thing in any situation
a certain savoir-faire that comes from living with the best
Synonyms
social graces,
diplomacy,
discretion,
accomplishment,
finesse,
poise,
tact,
urbanity,
social know-how (informal)
in the sense of urbanity
Definition
the quality of being urbane
He had all the charm and urbanity of the trained diplomat.