n. socialization through training and education

n. the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

n. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality; "they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad

n. elegance by virtue of fineness of manner and expression

n. the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste; "a man of intellectual refinement"; "he is remembered for his generosity and civilization"

n. a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude; "without understanding the finer nuances you can't enjoy the humor"; "don't argue about shades of meaning"

n. the process of purifying a liquid by boiling it and condensing its vapors

n. (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who under such divine influence; "the conception of grace developed alongside the conception of sin"; "it was debated whether saving grace could be obtained outside the membership of the church"; "the Virgin lived in a state of grace"

n. a state of equilibrium

n. a freedom from financial difficulty that promotes a comfortable state; "a life of luxury and ease"; "he had all the material comforts of this world"

n. a refined quality of gracefulness and good taste; "she conveys an aura of elegance and gentility"

n. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium

n. the state of being present; current existence; "he tested for the presence of radon"

n. a privileged class holding hereditary titles

n. the most powerful members of a society

n. the class occupying the highest position in the social hierarchy

n. propriety in manners and conduct

n. rules governing socially acceptable behavior

n. courtesy towards women

n. excellence of manners or social conduct

n. pleasantness resulting from agreeable conditions; "a well trained staff saw to the agreeableness of our accommodations"; "he discovered the amenities of reading at an early age"

n. (Christian theology) the free and unmerited favor or beneficence of God; "God's grace is manifested in the salvation of sinners"; "there but for the grace of God go I"

n. the raising of plants or animals; "the culture of oysters"

n. the production of animals or plants by inbreeding or hybridization

n. correct or appropriate behavior

n. the quality or character of being intellectually sophisticated and worldly through cultivation or experience or disillusionment

n. an indirect suggestion; "not a breath of scandal ever touched her"

n. a suggestion of some quality; "there was a touch of sarcasm in his tone"; "he detected a ghost of a smile on her face"

n. an indication of potential opportunity; "he got a tip on the stock market"; "a good lead for a job"

n. a proposal offered for acceptance or rejection; "it was a suggestion we couldn't refuse"

n. a message describing how something is to be done; "he gave directions faster than she could follow them"

n. something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

n. a vowel whose quality or length is changed to indicate linguistic distinctions (such as sing sang sung song)

n. a wild or unrefined state

n. the quality of lacking taste and refinement