refinement

nounB2 · Upper-intermediate

A small change that makes something better.

Meanings of «refinement»

1 · noun

a small change that makes something better

The engineers made several refinements to improve the design.

2 · noun

elegance and good taste in manners or style

Her refinement was clear in every word she spoke.

Similar: elegancesophisticationpolish grace

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The difference between similar words

a change that makes something better

improvementthe usual word for becoming betterThere is a big improvement in your writing.

refinementformala small change that makes it more exactThe new model has several small refinements.

enhancementformalsomething added to make it betterThe update brings several enhancements to the camera.

upgradea newer, better version of somethingI paid for an upgrade to a bigger seat.

Word family

refine C1 · verbrefinement B2 · nounrefinery B2 · nounrefined B2 · adjectiveunrefined C1 · adjective

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