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• n  a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
  I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
• n  the result of improving something
  he described a refinement of this technique
• n  the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
• n  a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
• n  the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
  a man of intellectual refinement

• He thinks abstractly, making it equally fascinating and difficult to talk to him, since he turns nearly every contribution one makes to the conversation into a refinement of his .
• Design Innovation: Reimagined flat, drab soap dispensers as sleek, rounded objects of translucent elegance and refinement.
• One industrial challenge after another led Carrier to make refinement after refinement in his systems.

• polish
• culture
• cultivation
• finish
• elaboration
• refining
• purification
• nuance
• nicety
• shade
• subtlety
• civilization
• civilisation

News & Articles

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• 2014 Chevy Impala’s 2.5L Engine Delivers Quiet Power, Fuel Efficiency to Guaranty Chevrolet Customers
  Orange County area drivers benefit from powertrain refinements and computer-controlled valvetrain technology from Guaranty Chevrolet in Santa Ana . (PRWeb June 10, 2013) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/6/prweb10815186.htm
  June 10, 2013 - PRWeb
• Concert featuring NBC's 'The Voice' contestants, Fictionist will stop in Provo on June 14
  Three Utah contestants that appeared on NBC's "The Voice" have come together with Refinement Records to produce a concert...
  June 6, 2013 - Deseret News
• Honda 2013 Civic Si review: Digital where you want it, manual where you don’t
  The zippy engine, refinement, great looks, comfy ergos, Honda’s reliable reputation and the straightforward nature of the Civic Si had me smiling while driving.
  June 5, 2013 - Digital Trends

Quotes

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• Bud Selig in ESPN
  With refinement, that structure could provide true independence for the program,Selig said.
• President Bush in Guardian Unlimited
  President Johnson once called her a woman of ideals, principles, intelligence, and refinement. She remained so throughout their life together, and in the many years given to her afterward,President Bush said.
• Jill Lajdziak in Forbes
  People who go into a small car want expressive design and they want a level of refinement in the interior,said Jill Lajdziak, Saturn general manager. "We've got to make sure that our small cars are delivering what they want. They don't...