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List of meaning for refinement

improvement and fine-tuning of something by way of small changes

polish, refinement, culture, cultivation, finish(noun)

a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

"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

refinement, elaboration(noun)

the result of improving something

"he described a refinement of this technique"

refining, refinement, purification(noun)

the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

nuance, nicety, shade, subtlety, refinement(noun)

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"

refinement, civilization, civilisation(noun)

the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

"a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"

an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill

the recent refinements in this area of medical technology

a high level of taste and enlightenment as a result of extensive intellectual training and exposure to the arts

had a sense of refinement that her small hometown couldn't satisfy, so she moved to New York City to be closer to great museums and concert halls

dignified or restrained beauty of form, appearance, or style

although she can afford all the jewelry that money can buy, she dresses with the gentle refinement that only taste can bestow

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