refinement

noun
UK: /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/
US: /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/

  1. The process of improving something by making small changes.

    1. The refinement of the recipe made it taste better.
    2. Further refinement of the system is needed to achieve optimal performance and reliability.

  2. The quality of being polite and well-educated.

    1. Her refinement was evident in her manners.
    2. The play lacked the refinement expected of such a prestigious production company.

  3. The process of removing unwanted substances from something.

    1. Oil refinement is important for getting clean fuel.
    2. The refinement of sugar involves removing impurities to produce a pure, white product.

Synonyms

improvement culture purification

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "refinement" in English means: The process of improving something by making small changes., The quality of being polite and well-educated., The process of removing unwanted substances from something..

The phonetic transcription of "refinement" is /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/ in British English and /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "refinement": improvement, culture, purification.

Example usage of "refinement": "The refinement of the recipe made it taste better.". More examples on the page.