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Definitions of refine
  1. verb
    make more complex, intricate, or richer
    "refine a design or pattern"
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  2. verb
    reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
    "refine sugar"

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  3. verb
    improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
    "refine one's style of writing"

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  4. verb
    attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying
    "many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet"
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  5. verb
    make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
    "refine a method of analysis" "refine the constant in the equation"
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  6. verb
    treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
    "refine paper stock" "refine pig iron" "refine oil"
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Examples of refine
  • "refine a design or pattern"
  • "refine sugar"
  • "refine one's style of writing"
  • "many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet"
  • "refine a method of analysis"
  • "refine the constant in the equation"
  • "refine paper stock"
  • "refine pig iron"
  • "refine oil"
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