refinement vs elaboration

refinement and elaboration both are nouns.

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

As nouns, refinement and elaboration are synonyms defined as:

refinement (noun)	elaboration (noun)
the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste	developing in intricate and painstaking detail
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude	addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
the result of improving something	marked by elaborately complex detail
the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)	a discussion that provides additional information
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality	the result of improving something