Tra từ refinement - Từ điển WordNet v3.1

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