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Từ điển WordNet v3.1 - WordNet Dictionary
refinement
1. the result of improving something (Freq. 1) - he described a refinement of this technique • Syn: elaboration • Derivationally related forms: elaborate (for: elaboration), refine • Hypernyms: improvement, betterment, advance 2. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality (Freq. 1) - 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 • Syn: polish, culture, cultivation, finish • Derivationally related forms: cultivate (for: cultivation), refine, polish (for: polish) • Hypernyms: perfection, flawlessness, ne plus ultra 3. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste - a man of intellectual refinement - he is remembered for his generosity and civilization • Syn: civilization, civilisation • Derivationally related forms: civilise (for: civilisation), civilize (for: civilization) • Hypernyms: excellence 4. 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 • Syn: nuance, nicety, shade, subtlety • Derivationally related forms: refine • Hypernyms: meaning, significance, signification, import 5. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.) • Syn: refining, purification • Derivationally related forms: purify (for: purification), refine, refine (for: refining) • Hypernyms: processing • Hyponyms: rectification
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