import vs refinement

refinement vs import

import and refinement both are nouns.

import is a verb but refinement is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
import	Yes	No	Yes	No
refinement	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, refinement is a hyponym of import; that is, refinement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than import:

import: the message that is intended or expressed or signified
refinement: a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

Other hyponyms of import include lexical meaning, grammatical meaning, symbolisation, symbolization, sense, signified, connotation, intension, referent, burden, core, effect, essence, gist, intent, purport, spirit, lesson, moral, nicety, nuance, shade, subtlety, overtone, point.

import (noun)	refinement (noun)
commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country	the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste
having important effects or influence	a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
a meaning that is not expressly stated but can be inferred	the result of improving something
the message that is intended or expressed or signified	the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)
an imported person brought from a foreign country	a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

import (verb)	refinement (verb)
indicate or signify
bring in from abroad
transfer (electronic data) into a database or document

Difference between import and refinement

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