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Vinony

refinement

noun

  1. state of being refined
  2. computing term
  3. to purify
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ɹəˈfaɪnmənt/ / /ɹɪˈfaɪnmənt/

noun

Etymology: Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English fine English refine Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-mentom Latin -mentum Old French -mentbor. Middle English -ment English -ment English refinement From refine + -ment.

  1. The act, or the result of refining; the removal of impurities, or a purified material
  2. High-class style; cultivation.
  3. A fine or subtle distinction.
  4. A luxury.

    “There was no bathroom in the cabin. Such refinements don't exist in the woods, apparently.”

  5. Synonym of grooming (“review and prioritization process”).