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refinement::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | purification, refining |
| Type of | processing |
| Has types | rectification |
| Derivation | refine |
refinement::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cultivation, culture, finish, polish |
| Type of | flawlessness, perfection, ne plus ultra |
| Derivation | refine |
I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose.
refinement::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | elaboration |
| Type of | betterment, improvement, advance |
| Derivation | refine |
he described a refinement of this technique.
refinement::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | civilisation, civilization |
| Type of | excellence |
a man of intellectual refinement.
refinement::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | nicety, nuance, shade, subtlety |
| Type of | signification, import, meaning, significance |
| Derivation | refine |
Examples of refinement
refinement
Tight-knit structure, with lots of dense fruit, but a refinement to the tannins.
From the sfgate.com
He is fast, has great hands and is scary with the ball, but he needs refinement.
From the usatoday.com
Its lubricious refinement, quiet and bronze-bell solidity are wonders to behold.
From the latimes.com
The mix of Japanese tradition and French refinement isn't confined to the plate.
From the time.com
The trick they used to perform the first refinement was a piece of basic optics.
From the economist.com
This information is critical to refinement of earthquake-risk prediction models.
From the sciencedaily.com
Automated refinement and inference of analytical models for metabolic networks.
From the sciencedaily.com
While providing Golf solidity, BMW driving entertainment and Mercedes refinement.
From the cars.uk.msn.com
Immigrants have transplanted this range and refinement to the San Gabriel Valley.
From the theatlantic.com
- Polish: 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"--Joseph Conrad
- The result of improving something; "he described a refinement of this technique"
- Refining: the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
- Nuance: 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"
- The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
- (refine) polish: improve or perfect by pruning or polishing; "refine one's style of writing"
- In game theory, a solution concept is a formal rule for predicting how the game will be played. These predictions are called "solutions", and describe which strategies will be adopted by players, therefore predicting the result of the game. ...
- In mathematics, a cover of a set X is a collection of sets such that X is a subset of the union of sets in the collection. Formally, if
- (Refined) Refining (also called affining) is the process of purification of a (1) substance or a (2) form. The term is usually used of a natural resource that is almost in a usable form, but which is more useful in its pure form. ...
