verb
- to improve something by making small changes or removing unwanted elements
- to purify a substance by removing impurities
Usage: technical
Examples
- The chef spent years refining his signature recipe.
- She refined her presentation skills through practice.
- The company refined their manufacturing process to reduce waste.
- Oil refineries refine crude oil into gasoline and other products.
- The artist refined the details in her painting.
- Scientists refined their hypothesis after reviewing the data.
- Sugar is refined to remove impurities and create white crystals.