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refinement.

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

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Meaning & usage

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

    countable · uncountable
  2. High-class style; cultivation.

    countable · uncountable
  3. A fine or subtle distinction.

    countable · uncountable
  4. A luxury.

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

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English fine English refine Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English refinement From refine + -ment.

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