Refinement
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Refinement is a noun meaning The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material.
Meaning
The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material.
More Meanings
- High-class style; cultivation.
- A fine or subtle distinction.
- A luxury.
- (software engineering) Synonym of grooming (“review and prioritization process”).
Example Sentences
There was no bathroom in the cabin. Such refinements don't exist in the woods, apparently.
Word Forms
- refinements
Synonyms for refinement
Depending on context, synonyms include gentility, grooming, nuance, subtlety, polish, elaboration.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include refining, shade, breeding, elaboration, nuance, nicety.
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