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• refinement — UK US /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/ noun ► [U] PRODUCTION the process of making a substance pure: »The refinement of raw opium yields other drugs, such as morphine. ► [C or U] a small change that improves something: »These refinements have increased the machine… …   Financial and business terms

• refinement — (n.) 1610s, act or process of refining, from REFINE (Cf. refine) + MENT (Cf. ment). Meaning fineness of feeling is from 1708 …   Etymology dictionary

• refinement — ► NOUN 1) the process of refining. 2) an improvement or clarification brought about by the making of small changes. 3) cultured elegance or superior taste …   English terms dictionary

• refinement — re|fine|ment [rıˈfaınmənt] n 1.) an improvement, usually a small one, to something ▪ The new model has a number of refinements. 2.) something which is an improved ↑version of an existing product, system etc refinement of ▪ The new theory is a… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• refinement — noun 1 improvement to/on sth; process of improving sth ADJECTIVE ▪ considerable, great ▪ A greater refinement of the categorization is possible. ▪ extra, further ▪ constant …   Collocations dictionary

• refinement — noun 1 (C) an addition or improvement to an existing product, system etc: The new car has a number of refinements such as an air bag and a catalytic converter. 2 (U) the quality of being polite and well educated, in a way that is typical of… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• refinement — [[t]rɪfa͟ɪnmənt[/t]] refinements 1) N VAR Refinements are small changes or additions that you make to something in order to improve it. Refinement is the process of making refinements. Older cars inevitably lack the latest safety refinements.… …   English dictionary

• refinement — UK [rɪˈfaɪnmənt] / US noun Word forms refinement : singular refinement plural refinements 1) [countable/uncountable] a small change that is made to something in order to improve it 2) [uncountable] the quality of being very polite and well… …   English dictionary

• refinement — /ri fuyn meuhnt/, n. 1. fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, manners, language, etc. 2. an instance of refined feeling, manners, etc. 3. the act or process of refining. 4. the quality or state of being refined. 5. a subtle point or distinction …   Universalium

• refinement — re|fine|ment [ rı faınmənt ] noun 1. ) count or uncount a small change that is made to something in order to improve it 2. ) uncount the quality of being well educated, having good MANNERS, and enjoying art, music, etc.: a man of great refinement …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• refinement — noun Date: circa 1611 1. the action or process of refining 2. the quality or state of being refined ; cultivation 3. a. a refined feature or method b. a highly refined distinction ; subtlety c. a contrivance or device intended to improve or… …   New Collegiate Dictionary