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refinement

UK
/rɪˈfaɪnmənt/
US
/rɪˈfaɪnmənt/

Translations

refinementnoun
refinements
pl
raffinementSurtout pour l’élégance, la distinction et la culture du comportement.
Her refinement was evident in the way she conducted herself at the gala.
Son raffinement se voyait dans sa manière de se comporter au gala.
raffinageSurtout en chimie, en industrie pétrolière ou pour des matières premières.
The refinement of crude oil is essential to produce usable fuel.
Le raffinage du pétrole brut est essentiel pour produire un carburant utilisable.
perfectionnementSens général d’amélioration progressive par petites modifications.
The software underwent several refinements before its final release.
Le logiciel a subi plusieurs perfectionnements avant sa version finale.
Additional translations
retouchePour une petite modification concrète qui améliore un objet, un texte ou une œuvre.
Synonyms
improvement
enhancement
elegance
cultivation
sophistication
polish
finesse
clarification
refinementadjective
more refinement
Comp.
most refinement
Super.
UK
/rɪˈfaɪnmənt/
US
/rɪˈfaɪnmənt/
Used attributively before a noun to denote relation to a refining process or improvement.

Definitions

refinementnoun
The process of removing impurities or unwanted elements from a substance.
The refinement of crude oil is essential to produce usable fuel.
The improvement or clarification of something by the making of small changes.
The software underwent several refinements before its final release.
Cultured elegance in behavior or manner.
Her refinement was evident in the way she conducted herself at the gala.
A small change that improves something.
The artist made a few refinements to the painting before it was displayed.
refinementadjective
Relating to or involved in a process of refinement or improvement; used before another noun.
The refinement stage requires precise temperature control.
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