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refinement

/ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ · 10 letters · 7 distinct letters

  1. noun

    a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; ; ;, Joseph Conrad

    they performed with great polish

  2. noun

    the result of improving something

    he described a refinement of this technique

  3. noun

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

  4. noun

    a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

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

  5. noun

    the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste

    a man of intellectual refinement

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