Quick definitions from WordNet (refine)
▸ verb: make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of ("Refine a method of analysis")
▸ verb: attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or validity by polishing or purifying ("Many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet")
▸ verb: reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities ("Refine sugar")
▸ verb: treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition ("Refine paper stock")
▸ verb: make more complex, intricate, or richer ("Refine a design or pattern")
▸ verb: improve or perfect by pruning or polishing ("Refine one's style of writing")
▸ Also see refine
▸ verb: make more precise or increase the discriminatory powers of ("Refine a method of analysis")
▸ verb: attenuate or reduce in vigor, strength, or validity by polishing or purifying ("Many valuable nutrients are refined out of the foods in our modern diet")
▸ verb: reduce to a fine, unmixed, or pure state; separate from extraneous matter or cleanse from impurities ("Refine sugar")
▸ verb: treat or prepare so as to put in a usable condition ("Refine paper stock")
▸ verb: make more complex, intricate, or richer ("Refine a design or pattern")
▸ verb: improve or perfect by pruning or polishing ("Refine one's style of writing")
▸ Also see refine