refine

/ɹɪfˈa‍ɪn/

/ɹəˈfaɪn/, /ɹɪˈfaɪn/

to refine

MAIN VERB

improve or perfect by pruning or polishing

synonyms : down

make more complex, intricate, or richer

synonyms : complicate

reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities

synonyms : rectify

to remove unwanted or harmful substances from another substance

attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or intensity by polishing or purifying

make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of

Examples

1. As part of their research, scientists refined their estimates about Bennu’s mass, volume, and density.

2. Refining the dimensional shape.

3. Science has only refined the molecules.

4. Number two, refine your inputs.