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src: wikipedia
- Definition
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- refinement :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
- refinement :the result of improving something
- he described a refinement of this technique
- refinement :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
- refinement :the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
- a man of intellectual refinement|he is remembered for his generosity and civilization
- refinement :the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)