refinement (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /rɪˈfaɪnmənt/
Definition
The process of improving something by making small changes or additions; the state of being improved or made more elegant.
Examples
The refinement of the new software took several months.
Her speech showed a remarkable refinement in her vocabulary and delivery.
The company is focused on the refinement of its manufacturing processes.
How to Use refinement
- refinement of (prepositional phrase)
- The improvement or polishing of something specific. — "The refinement of the engine design led to better fuel efficiency."
- focus on refinement (collocation)
- To concentrate efforts on making something better or more elegant. — "The artist's focus on refinement was evident in every brushstroke."
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