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English to English noun
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a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality |  | Example: 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
source: wordnet30
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the result of improving something | | Example: he described a refinement of this technique
source: wordnet30
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the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) | | source: wordnet30
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a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude | | Example: without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor
don't argue about shades of meaning
source: wordnet30
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the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | | Example: a man of intellectual refinement
he is remembered for his generosity and civilization
source: wordnet30
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The act of refining, or the state of being refined; as, the refinement or metals; refinement of ideas. | | source: webster1913
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