as in improvements
an instance of notable progress in the development of knowledge, technology, or skill
the recent refinements in this area of medical technology
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Because of refinements in data collection and methodology, the new results are not directly comparable to prior NSCRC reports on degree completion rates.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Urgent need to build and deploy new reactors A critical part of Radiant’s phase two work will include developing documentation for the Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA) and implementing critical design refinements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2024
After nearly a decade of updates and refinements, the Fire TV platform continues to provide a powerful, if still largely Amazon-centric, experience.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
Pro-Ject reports that the counterweight and adaptive anti-skating mechanism have been treated to refinements too.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024
With each passing year, the collection has undergone thoughtful refinements, solidifying its position as a core pillar within the brand's portfolio.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Urgent need to build and deploy new reactors A critical part of Radiant’s phase two work will include developing documentation for the Preliminary Documented Safety Analysis (PDSA) and implementing critical design refinements.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 23 Nov. 2024
After nearly a decade of updates and refinements, the Fire TV platform continues to provide a powerful, if still largely Amazon-centric, experience.
—PCMAG, 21 Nov. 2024
Pro-Ject reports that the counterweight and adaptive anti-skating mechanism have been treated to refinements too.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 18 Oct. 2024
With each passing year, the collection has undergone thoughtful refinements, solidifying its position as a core pillar within the brand's portfolio.
—Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Refinements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/refinements. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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