refinement — Englisches Wörterbuch

Substantiv

1. The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material

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2. High-class style; cultivation.

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3. A fine or subtle distinction.

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4. A luxury.

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   Beispiele

   There was no bathroom in the cabin. Such refinements don't exist in the woods, apparently.

5. Synonym of grooming (“review and prioritization process”).

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Substantiv

1. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

   Synonyme

   polishculturecultivationfinish

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   perfectionflawlessnessne plus ultra

   Beispiele

   they performed with great polish

   I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose

2. the result of improving something

   Synonyme

   elaboration

   Oberbegriffe

   improvementbettermentadvance

   Beispiele

   he described a refinement of this technique

3. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

   Synonyme

   refiningpurification

   Oberbegriffe

   processing

4. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

   Synonyme

   nuancenicetyshadesubtlety

   Oberbegriffe

   meaningsignificancesignificationimport

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   without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor

   don't argue about shades of meaning

5. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

   Synonyme

   civilizationcivilisation

   Oberbegriffe

   excellence

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   a man of intellectual refinement

   he is remembered for his generosity and civilization