refines; refined; refining
1
: to remove the unwanted substances in (something)
refine oil/sugar
2
: to improve (something) by making small changes
The inventor of the machine spent years refining the design.
The class is meant to help you refine your writing style.
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“Refine.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/refine. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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