Refine Meaning
There are 6 meaning(s) for word Refine
Meaning 1 : make more complex, intricate, or richer
Example : refine a design or pattern
Synonyms : complicate, elaborate, rarify
Example : refine a design or pattern
Synonyms : complicate, elaborate, rarify
Meaning 2 : reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
Example : refine sugar
Synonyms : rectify
Example : refine sugar
Synonyms : rectify
Meaning 3 : improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
Example : refine one's style of writing
Synonyms : down, fine-tune, polish
Example : refine one's style of writing
Synonyms : down, fine-tune, polish
Meaning 4 : attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying
Example : many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet
Example : many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet
Meaning 5 : make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
Example : refine a method of analysis,refine the constant in the equation
Example : refine a method of analysis,refine the constant in the equation
Meaning 6 : treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
Example : refine paper stock,refine pig iron,refine oil
Example : refine paper stock,refine pig iron,refine oil
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