refinement
noun
re·fine·ment
ri-ˈfīn-mənt 
1
: the action or process of refining
2
: the quality or state of being refined : cultivation
3
a
: a refined feature or method
b
: a highly refined distinction : subtlety
c
: a contrivance or device intended to improve or perfect
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the recent refinements in this area of medical technology
had a sense of refinement that her small hometown couldn't satisfy, so she moved to New York City to be closer to great museums and concert halls
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Automate aids the refinement of end-to-end processes and further systematization.
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Peter High, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Input & Connectivity Improvements The new color and size are the most obvious changes, but there are quite a few other alterations considering this is more of a refinement than a generational leap for the Ally.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
Axiom Space The suit has a carbon dioxide scrubbing and cooling technology that is probably a refinement on the sublimation system used for Apollo.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
It’s also found ways to clear major technical hurdles that other attempts at this kind of iron refinement have failed to surmount.
—Alison Van Houten, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Peter High, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Input & Connectivity Improvements The new color and size are the most obvious changes, but there are quite a few other alterations considering this is more of a refinement than a generational leap for the Ally.
—Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
Axiom Space The suit has a carbon dioxide scrubbing and cooling technology that is probably a refinement on the sublimation system used for Apollo.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2024
It’s also found ways to clear major technical hurdles that other attempts at this kind of iron refinement have failed to surmount.
—Alison Van Houten, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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refinement
noun
re·fine·ment
ri-ˈfīn-mənt
1
: the action or process of refining
2
: the state of being refined : cultivation
3
a
: something that has been refined
refinements in dress and behavior
b
: something intended to improve or refine
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