refinement

Noun
  1. A highly developed state of perfection;
    Having a flawless or impeccable quality (synset 114483408)
    "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"
    is a type of: flawlessness, ne plus ultra, perfection - the state of being without a flaw or defect
    same as: cultivation, culture, finish, polish
  2. The result of improving something (synset 107372279)
    "he described a refinement of this technique"
    is a type of: advance, betterment, improvement - a change for the better; progress in development
    same as: elaboration
  3. The process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) (synset 113569308)
    is a type of: processing - preparing or putting through a prescribed procedure
    subtypes: rectification - (chemistry) the process of refinement or purification of a substance by distillation
    same as: purification, refining
  4. A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude (synset 106618544)
    "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"
    is a type of: import, meaning, significance, signification - the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    same as: nicety, nuance, shade, subtlety
  5. The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste (synset 104819244)
    "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
    is a type of: excellence - the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
    same as: civilisation, civilization

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