refine
refine /rɪˈfaɪn/
verb
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(
)
Improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
(
down
[Informal] , fine-tune
, polish
, refine
)
improve or perfect by pruning or polishing
Refine one's style of writing
refine one's style of writing
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(
)
Make more complex, intricate, or richer
(
elaborate
, rarify
, complicate
, refine
)
make more complex, intricate, or richer
Refine a design or pattern
refine a design or pattern
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Make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
(
refine
)
make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of
Refine a method of analysis
refine a method of analysis
Refine the constant in the equation
refine the constant in the equation
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Attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying
(
refine
)
attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying
Many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet
many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet
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Reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
(
rectify
, refine
)
reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities
Refine sugar
refine sugar
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Treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
(
refine
)
treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition
Refine paper stock
refine paper stock
Refine pig iron
refine pig iron
Refine oil
refine oil