refinement
noun
re·fine·ment
ri-ˈfīn-mənt 
1
: the action or process of refining
2
: the quality or state of being refined : cultivation
3
a
: a refined feature or method
b
: a highly refined distinction : subtlety
c
: a contrivance or device intended to improve or perfect
Examples of refinement in a Sentence
the recent refinements in this area of medical technology
had a sense of refinement that her small hometown couldn't satisfy, so she moved to New York City to be closer to great museums and concert halls
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The kitchen turns out dishes influenced by a range of traditions, and with the recent addition of the renowned chef Byron Rubio, the menu is reaching new heights of creativity and refinement.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Their playbook once focused on cost-cutting and strategy refinement.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The data set is a refinement of Snap’s Panda-70M—developers applied different video-filtering, segmenting, and caption-generating strategies.
—The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
This ongoing process of refinement and steadfast commitment to what works has positioned the company to weather the current headwinds facing the luxury industry.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Their playbook once focused on cost-cutting and strategy refinement.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
The data set is a refinement of Snap’s Panda-70M—developers applied different video-filtering, segmenting, and caption-generating strategies.
—The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
This ongoing process of refinement and steadfast commitment to what works has positioned the company to weather the current headwinds facing the luxury industry.
—Wwd Staff, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refinement
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“Refinement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refinement. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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refinement
noun
re·fine·ment
ri-ˈfīn-mənt
1
: the action or process of refining
2
: the state of being refined : cultivation
3
a
: something that has been refined
refinements in dress and behavior
b
: something intended to improve or refine
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