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   refinement

   /rɪˈfʌɪnm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. the process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance: "the refinement of uranium" Similar purificationrefiningclarifyingclarificationcleansingstrainingsiftingfilteringfiltrationrarefactiondistillationconcentrationprocessingtreatmenttreatingtechnical:rectificationOpposite adulteration
   • ▪ the improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes: "this gross figure needs considerable refinement" Similar improvementperfectionpolishinghoningfine-tuningtouching uprevisioneditingcopy-editingcompletionfinishingfinishing offthe final/finishing touchescrowningconsummationinformal:tweaking
   • ▪ cultured elegance in behaviour or manner: "her carefully cultivated veneer of refinement" Similar styleelegancefinessepolishfinishsophisticationurbanitycivilitypolitenessgracegraciousnesscourtlinessgood mannersgood breedinggentilitycultivationculturetastediscriminationhumorous:couthpolitesse
   • ▪ sophisticated and superior good taste: "the refinement of Hellenistic art"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFINEMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REFINEMENT definition: 1. the process of making a substance pure: 2. a small change that improves something: 3. a…. Learn more.

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   : a contrivance or device intended to improve or perfect. Synonyms. advancement. breakthrough. enhancement. improvement. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of refinement in a Sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREFINEMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Refinement definition: fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, manners, language, etc.. See examples of REFINEMENT used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFINEMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Refinement is the process of making refinements. Older cars inevitably lack the latest safety refinements. ...development and refinement of the game. 2. uncountable noun. Refinement is politeness and good manners. ...a girl who possessed both dignity and refinement. Synonyms: sophistication, finish, style, culture More Synonyms of refinement.

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   a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality. “I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose” synonyms: cultivation, culture, finish, polish. see more. noun. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste. “a man of intellectual refinement ” synonyms: civilisation, civilization. see more. noun.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionrefinement noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable] the quality of being polite and well educated and able to judge the quality of things; the state of having the sort of manners that are considered typical of a high social class synonym gentility. a person of considerable refinement. an atmosphere of refinement. a woman of great refinement and beauty. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREFINEMENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   REFINEMENT definition: 1. a small change that improves something: 2. polite behaviour and knowledge of social rules: 3…. Learn more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryREFINEMENT - All you need to know about it | Collins English...

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    1. Refinements are small changes or additions that you make to something in order to improve it. Refinement is the process of making refinements. [...] 2. Refinement is politeness and good manners. [...] More. Synonyms of 'refinement' • subtlety, nuance, nicety [...] • sophistication, finish, style [...] • purification, processing, filtering [...]

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    refinement. ( rɪˈfaɪnmənt) n. 1. the act of refining or the state of being refined. 2. a fine or delicate point, distinction, or expression; a subtlety. 3. fineness or precision of thought, expression, manners, etc; polish or cultivation.