overrefine

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Verb overrefine has 1 sense

overrefine, over-refine - refine too much or with excess of subtlety; "He is overrefining this matter"
--₁ is one way to polish, refine, fine-tune, down

Derived form: noun overrefinement₁
Sample sentences:
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Term: overrefine

Definition:

verb (transitive)

1. to excessively refine or polish; to make something too perfect or detailed.

Sense 1:

(Usage: Popular)

Definition: to refine something to an excessive degree, often to the point of being overly meticulous.

Example sentence: She overrefined the essay by spending countless hours perfecting every single word choice.

Sense 2:

(Usage: Local)

Definition: to refine or improve an aspect of something specific to a particular locality or region.

Example sentence: In an attempt to cater to the local taste, the chef overrefined the recipe by adding ingredients commonly found in the region.

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