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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.)

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