refinement

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By the turn of the 20th century, engineers added another critical refinement: counterweights.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The start of the campaign "marked the culmination of months, and in some cases, years, of deliberate planning and refinement against this particular target set."

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

After many rounds of refinement, the simulated data begins to closely match real observations, offering a clearer picture of underground conditions.

From Science Daily • Jan. 6, 2026

It reflects disparities in who designs and builds these systems, what datasets they draw from and which incentives drive their refinement.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

People wanted to get close to the Frenchman, hoping that some of his refinement would rub off on them.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende