C1verbworkscience
US/rɪˈfaɪn/
UK/rɪˈfaɪn/
to improve something by making small changes, or to remove impurities from a substance
In context
She spent the weekend refining her presentation before the meeting.
The plant refines crude oil into gasoline and diesel fuel.
We need to refine our methods to get more accurate results.
Words that go with refine
verb + noun
- refine your skillsThe course helps you refine your writing skills.
- refine the processEngineers refined the process to save energy.
- refine a techniqueHe keeps refining his technique every season.
- refine an ideaWe met to refine the idea further.
- refine crude oilThe plant can refine crude oil from several countries.
adverb + verb
- constantly refineGood teachers constantly refine their lessons.
verb + adverb
- refine furtherThe design still needs to be refined further.