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refinement

noun

rɪˈfaɪnmənt

Meaning

The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.

the process of improving something to make it more polished or sophisticated

His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.

The new software is a refinement of the earlier version.

without refinement

improvement, elegance, sophistication, polish, enhancement

Entry 1

improvement, elegance

Entry 2

improvement, sophistication, polish, elegance, enhancement

crudeness, coarseness, imperfection, roughness

Entry 1

crudeness, coarseness

Entry 2

crudeness, imperfection, roughness

refinement process, technical refinement, cultural refinement, refinement of design

an urgent request; the desire of consumers for goods or services

the quality or state of causing irritation; legal or formal invalidation

a paid occupation, especially one requiring specialized education or training

pompous or pretentious speech or writing; originally a type of thick cloth

something that is given to a charity, especially a sum of money; the act of giving

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.