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nounthe process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
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nouna highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
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nounthe result of improving something
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nounthe quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
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nouna subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitudetype of:
Examples of refinement
- "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"
- "he described a refinement of this technique"
- "a man of intellectual refinement"