Refinement


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Refinement may refer to:

Mathematics

  • Equilibrium refinement, the identification of actualized equilibria in game theory
  • Refinement of an equivalence relation, in mathematics
    • Refinement (topology), the refinement of an open cover in mathematical topology
  • Refinement (category theory)

Other uses

  • Refinement (computing), computer science approaches for designing correct computer programs and enabling their formal verification
  • Refining, a process of purification
  • Refinement (culture), a quality of cultural sophistication
  • Refinement (horse), a racehorse ridden by jockey Tony McCoy
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