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(noun) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
finish, refinement, cultivation, culture, polish
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(noun) the result of improving something; "he described a refinement of this technique"
refinement, elaboration
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(noun) the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
refining, purification, refinement
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(noun) a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"
nicety, nuance, shade, refinement, subtlety
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(noun) the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"
civilization, civilisation, refinement
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