Footer

    Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

    About

    • About Us
    • Our Learning Services
    • Join Us
    • FAQ
    • Hot Tags

    Services

    • Pronunciation Challenge
    • Saved
    • Search Vocabulary
    • Blog

    Channels

    Levels

    • A1
    • A2
    • B1
    • B2
    • C1
    • C2

    Privacy˙Terms˙
    ©2026 VoiceTube Corporation. All rights reserved

    sophistication

    US /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn/

    ・

    UK /səˌfɪstɪˈkeɪʃn/

    B1
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounWorldliness; experience; stylish taste
    Her sophistication shows in the knowledgeable way she can talk about different issues with different people

    Video subtitles

    Industrialization and imperialism | World History | Khan Academy

    10:24Industrialization and imperialism | World History | Khan Academy
    • But there's the rest of the world, and especially the rest of the world that is not at the same level of technological sophistication yet, so you can perhaps use your military in order to force them to trade with you.

      But there's the rest of the world, and especially the rest of the world that is not at the same level of technological sophistication yet, so you can perhaps use your military in order to force them to trade with you.

    • especially the rest of the world that is not at the same level of technological sophistication yet, so you can perhaps use your military in order to force them to trade with you.

      especially the rest of the world that is not at the same level of technological sophistication yet, so you can perhaps use your military in order to force them to trade with you.

    B1

    Why Have Most People Stopped Wearing Hats?

    09:28Why Have Most People Stopped Wearing Hats?
    • The top hat emerged in the late 18th century and it became a symbol of the urban sophistication in the 19th century.

      The top hat emerged in the late 18th century and it became a symbol of the urban sophistication in the 19th century.

    • and it became a symbol of urban sophistication in the 19th century.

      and it became a symbol of urban sophistication in the 19th century.

    B1

    ハーバードのコンピュータ・サイエンスの教授だけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan

    14:27ハーバードのコンピュータ・サイエンスの教授だけど質問ある? | Tech Support | WIRED Japan
    • In Web 2, the world became much more dynamic in recent years, whereby now websites tend to have databases, and they have more sophistication so that a lot of the content in websites today are actually coming from me and from you.

      In Web 2, the world became much more dynamic in recent years, whereby now websites tend to have databases, and they have more sophistication so that a lot of the content in websites today are actually coming from me and from you.

    • In Web2, the world became much more dynamic in recent years, whereby now websites tend to have databases and they have more sophistication so that a lot of the content in websites today are actually coming from me and from you.

      In Web2, the world became much more dynamic in recent years, whereby now websites tend to have databases and they have more sophistication so that a lot of the content in websites today are actually coming from me and from you.

    B1

    "Dumbphones" Are Taking Over American Families | Firstpost America

    05:13"Dumbphones" Are Taking Over American Families | Firstpost America
    • Some are trading in their digital sophistication for a bit of blissful ignorance.

      Some are trading in their digital sophistication for a bit of blissful ignorance.

    • Some are trading in their digital sophistication for a bit of blissful ignorance.

      Some are trading in their digital sophistication for a bit of blissful ignorance.

    B1

    Caravaggio | You choose | The National Gallery, London

    30:51Caravaggio | You choose | The National Gallery, London
    • Um, the sort of awkwardnesses, particularly in the anatomy of this, uh, boy, you know, in the way the shoulder doesn't quite work, you can see there's a sophistication already, um, in The Supper at Emmaus.

      Um, the sort of awkwardnesses, particularly in the anatomy of this, uh, boy, you know, in the way the shoulder doesn't quite work, you can see there's a sophistication already, um, in The Supper at Emmaus.

    • Um, the sort of awkwardnesses, particularly in the anatomy of this, uh, boy, you know, in the way the shoulder doesn't quite work, you can see there's a sophistication already, um, in The Supper at Emmaus.

      Um, the sort of awkwardnesses, particularly in the anatomy of this, uh, boy, you know, in the way the shoulder doesn't quite work, you can see there's a sophistication already, um, in The Supper at Emmaus.

    B1

    How a dental technician became the master of modern horror

    16:15How a dental technician became the master of modern horror
    • And as Ito grew up, so did the popularity and sophistication of horror manga.

      And as Ito grew up, so did the popularity and sophistication of horror manga.

    • and as Ito grew up, so did the popularity and sophistication of horror manga.

      and as Ito grew up, so did the popularity and sophistication of horror manga.

    B1

    What is a quant trader?

    33:42What is a quant trader?
    • And so you've got a lot of sophistication to buy and sell these instruments without having to because they're all exchange traded.

      And so you've got a lot of sophistication to buy and sell these instruments without having to because they're all exchange traded.

    • you've got low sophistication to buy and sell the system is without having see

      you've got low sophistication to buy and sell the system is without having see

    B1

    Ask a designer - How to save the day | Lighting design

    03:37Ask a designer - How to save the day | Lighting design
    • Despite their technical sophistication, the forms of his designs are always clear and simple.

      Despite their technical sophistication, the forms of his designs are always clear and simple.

    • Despite their technical sophistication, the forms of his designs are always clear and simple.

      Despite their technical sophistication, the forms of his designs are always clear and simple.

    A2

    Helsinki Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia

    08:04Helsinki Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
    • There is no better way to start delving into the culture of this city, than by starting at a landmark which epitomizes the style and sophistication of Finnish design.

      There is no better way to start delving into the culture of this city, than by starting at a landmark which epitomizes the style and sophistication of Finnish design.

    • There is no better way to start delving into the culture of this city than by starting at a landmark which epitomizes the style and sophistication of Finnish design.

      There is no better way to start delving into the culture of this city than by starting at a landmark which epitomizes the style and sophistication of Finnish design.

    B2

    Coffee wars: Nestles Gold Blend gambit

    03:44Coffee wars: Nestles Gold Blend gambit
    • There was a time when instant coffee was considered the height of sophistication,

      There was a time when instant coffee was considered the height of sophistication,

    • the height of sophistication.

      the height of sophistication.

    B1