Refinement

Pronunciation: /rəˈfaɪnmənt/

Refinement (noun)

  1. the process of making something better or more effective.
  2. polite and graceful behavior or manners.
  3. the process of removing unwanted substances from a material.

Examples

  • The software underwent refinement to enhance its performance.
  • Refinement of the design made the product more user-friendly.

Common collocations: continuous refinement, refinement process, seek refinement, social refinement, display refinement

Synonyms of Refinement

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Refinement

  • — when discussing decline in quality or condition
  • — when referring to lack of refinement or polish