refinement
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refinement Definition
(n)
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
(n)
the
result
of
improving
something
; "
he
described
a
refinement
of
this
technique
"
(n)
the
process
of
removing
impurities
(
as
from
oil
or
metals
or
sugar
etc
.)
(n)
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
"
(n)
the
quality
of
excellence
in
thought
and
manners
and
taste
; "
a
man
of
intellectual
refinement
"; "
he
is
remembered
for
his
generosity
and
civilization
"
refinement Synonyms
civilisation
civilization
cultivation
culture
elaboration
finish
nicety
nuance
polish
purification
refinement
refining
shade
subtlety
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