REFINEMENT


Meaning of REFINEMENT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ri-ˈfīn-mənt ]

noun

Date: circa 1611

1. : the action or process of refining

2. : the quality or state of being refined : cultivation

3.

a. : a refined feature or method

b. : a highly refined distinction : subtlety

c. : a contrivance or device intended to improve or perfect

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.