refinement, n.
(refinements)
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the result of improving something
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elaboration refinement
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"he described a refinement of this technique"
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a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
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cultivation culture finish polish refinement
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"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
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the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
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civilisation civilization refinement
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"a man of intellectual refinement""he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
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a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
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nicety nuance refinement shade subtlety
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"without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor""don't argue about shades of meaning"
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the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
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purification refinement refining
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