26984 words

refine

6 definitions • 6 examples
1
to make something pure or improve something, especially by removing unwanted material:

Examples:

Crude oil is industrially refined to purify it and separate out the different elements, such as benzene.
2
to improve an idea, method, system, etc. by making small changes:

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3

Examples:

Sugar and oil are refined before use.
4
To refine something also means to improve it by making small changes:

Examples:

We haven’t finished refining the plan yet.
5
to improve something or to make it pure, especially by removing material that is not wanted:

Examples:

Crude oil is industrially refined to purify it.
6
to improve an idea, a method, a system, etc. by making small changes:

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