refine
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(verb) make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of; "refine a method of analysis"; "refine the constant in the equation" |
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Related Words: alter, change |
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(verb) attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or validity by polishing or purifying; "many valuble nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet" |
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Related Words: attenuate |
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(verb) reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities; "refine sugar" |
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Related Words: distill, make pure, purify, sublimate |
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(verb) treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition; "refine paper stock"; "refine pig iron"; "refine oil" |
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Related Words: process, treat |
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(verb) make more complex, intricate, or richer; "refine a design or pattern" |
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Synonyms: complicate, elaborate, rarify |
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Related Words: alter, change, develop, involve, sophisticate |
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(verb) improve or perfect by pruning or polishing; "refine one's style of writing" |
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Synonyms: down, fine-tune, polish |
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Related Words: ameliorate, amend, better, civilize, cultivate, educate, improve, meliorate, school, train |
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