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   re·fine·ment

   /rəˈfīnm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance: "the refinement of uranium" Similar purificationrefiningclarifyingclarificationcleansingstrainingsiftingfilteringfiltrationrarefactiondistillationconcentrationprocessingtreatmenttreatingtechnical:rectificationOpposite adulteration
   • ▪ the improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes: "this gross figure needs considerable refinement" Similar improvementperfectionpolishinghoningfine-tuningtouching uprevisioneditingcopyeditingcompletionfinishingfinishing offthe final/finishing touchescrowningconsummationinformal:tweaking
   • ▪ cultured elegance in behavior or manner: "her carefully cultivated veneer of refinement" Similar styleelegancefinessepolishfinishsophisticationurbanitycivilitypolitenessgracegraciousnesscourtlinessgood mannersgood breedinggentilitycultivationculturetastediscriminationhumorous:couthpolitesse
   • ▪ sophisticated and superior good taste: "the refinement of Hellenistic art"

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › refinementRefinement Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   May 24, 2024 · 1. : the action or process of refining. 2. : the quality or state of being refined : cultivation. 3. a. : a refined feature or method. b. : a highly refined distinction : subtlety. c. : a contrivance or device intended to improve or perfect. Synonyms. advancement. breakthrough. enhancement. improvement. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus.

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   REFINEMENT definition: 1. the process of making a substance pure: 2. a small change that improves something: 3. a…. Learn more.

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   Refinement definition: fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, manners, language, etc.. See examples of REFINEMENT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREFINEMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REFINEMENT meaning: 1. the process of making a substance pure: 2. a small change that improves something: 3. a…. Learn more.

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   noun. the result of improving something. “he described a refinement of this technique” synonyms: elaboration. see more. noun. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality. “I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose” synonyms: cultivation, culture, finish, polish. see more. noun.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFINEMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 meanings: 1. the act of refining or the state of being refined 2. a fine or delicate point, distinction, or expression; a.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrefinement noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   refinement. [countable] a small change to something that improves it synonym enhancement. This particular model has a further refinement. [countable, uncountable] a thing that is an improvement on an earlier, similar thing; the quality of being improved in this way.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › refinementRefinement - definition of refinement by The Free Dictionary

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   refinement. ( rɪˈfaɪnmənt) n. 1. the act of refining or the state of being refined. 2. a fine or delicate point, distinction, or expression; a subtlety. 3. fineness or precision of thought, expression, manners, etc; polish or cultivation.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishrefinement noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    refinement. noun. /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/ [countable] a small change to something that improves it This particular model has a further refinement. all the refinements of modern technology. Want to learn more?

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    refinement meaning: 1. a small change that improves something: 2. polite behaviour and knowledge of social rules: 3…. Learn more.