refinement
NOUN
/rɪ'faɪnmənt/
10 LETTERS · 3 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH R
refinement is a valid 10-letter word worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words with Friends.
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R1E1F4I1N1E1M3E1N1T1
1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 1 =15 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 30TRIPLE WORD → 45
MEANING
What does refinement mean?
NOUN · 5 SENSES
1
The process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.).
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2
A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality.
“I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose”
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3
The result of improving something.
“he described a refinement of this technique”
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4
The quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste.
“a man of intellectual refinement”
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A subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude.
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