REFINEMENT — ТЛУМАЧЕННЯ

refinement

The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste. Приклади
  • A man of intellectual refinement.
  • He is remembered for his generosity and civilization.
A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude. Приклади
  • Without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor.
  • Don't argue about shades of meaning.
The result of improving something. Приклади
  • He described a refinement of this technique.
The process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.).
A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality. Приклади
  • 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.
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