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finer

American  
[fahy-ner] / ˈfaɪ nər /

adjective

Mathematics.

  1. of or relating to a topology or a topological space whose open sets include all the open sets of a second specified topology on the space.

Etymology

Origin of finer

Special use of comparative of fine 1

Example Sentences

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Keyes added: "Reconstructing the hide soaking tank will shed light on the finer details of this process and the parchment samples produced can be compared directly with original manuscripts."

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

This rapid vaporization triggers a phenomenon known as a "micro-explosion," which helps break up the fuel into finer particles.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

The finer point, though, is that India may not have made it to the knockouts in the first place had it not been for Samson's mature innings.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

So the finer details of any plan to reshape the Fed will matter hugely to how it might affect markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 2, 2026

Appreciating the finer things in life, he no doubt enjoyed being surrounded by the degree of extravagance that Cleopatra took for granted.

From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby

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