What does the cryptic crossword clue "Conservative friend claiming result is perfect (10)" mean?

The definition is "perfect". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). CON (synonym="abbreviation for Conservative in politics") + SUM (synonym="result") + MATE (synonym="friend") = CONSUMMATE; definition: "perfect" The answer is CONSUMMATE.

Conservative friend claiming result is perfect (10)

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