English / word
refinement
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
the improvement or clarification of something by making small, subtle changes
In context
01
The software underwent continuous refinement to fix minor bugs.
02
His manners showed a refinement that made him stand out in any crowd.
Synonyms
improvement,elegance,polish
Antonyms
crudeness,roughness,deterioration
Collocations
continuous refinement,process of refinement,technical refinement