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refinement


noun
1. the result of improving something (Freq. 1)
- he described a refinement of this technique
Syn:
elaboration
Derivationally related forms:
elaborate (for: elaboration), refine
Hypernyms:
improvement, betterment, advance
2. a highly developed state of perfection;
having a flawless or impeccable quality (Freq. 1)
- they performed with great polish
- I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
- "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
Syn:
polish, culture, cultivation, finish
Derivationally related forms:
cultivate (for: cultivation), refine, polish (for: polish)
Hypernyms:
perfection, flawlessness, ne plus ultra
3. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
- a man of intellectual refinement
- he is remembered for his generosity and civilization
Syn:
civilization, civilisation
Derivationally related forms:
civilise (for: civilisation), civilize (for: civilization)
Hypernyms:
excellence
4. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
- without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
- don't argue about shades of meaning
Syn:
nuance, nicety, shade, subtlety
Derivationally related forms:
refine
Hypernyms:
meaning, significance, signification, import
5. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
Syn:
refining, purification
Derivationally related forms:
purify (for: purification), refine, refine (for: refining)
Hypernyms:
processing
Hyponyms:
rectification

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