refinement
noun
fineness or elegance of feeling, taste, manners, language, etc.
refinements
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pluralof refinement.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It still needs a generation or two of hardware and software refinements to be the promised jack-of-many-trades device.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
Medvedev believes the core mechanism behind the zebra stripes is now largely understood, though further refinements may improve precision.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 28, 2026
On Tuesday, Bass’ office did not immediately explain what the refinements were.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2026
Carter Chapman, Kemp’s spokesperson, said Monday that the Kemp administration remains committed to Pathways and making refinements to meet the health care needs of Georgians.
From Salon ● Sep. 29, 2025
The final refinements of the coordinates were finished the following evening.
From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson
