Refinements

"Refinements" are improvements in the development of sound theory to the extent they bring the model closer to reality.

MND: Your Daily Dose of Counter-Theory Roger F. Gay 2010

(I currently do this by holding the file with my mouse while doing a combo-keystroke to bring the window back into view, so I can see how this will make life easier.) [Apple's Snow Leopard "Refinements";

Gizmodo 2009

Constitutional Refinements of these times to have fettered and as to every valuable purpose, silenced, these Debating Societies.

Letter 63 2009

Refinements are part of the process of science, and should not be mistaken for attacks.

Steven Newton: Darwin Was Not Wrong--New Study Being Distorted 2010

Tidbits has a nice article on the Hidden Refinements in Snow Leopard.

UFies.org: September 2009 Archives 2009

(The Finance Committee will develop the border measure language.) Refinements are needed to promote energy efficiency investments, ensure that firms are not overcompensated, and phase both measures out as other countries step up to the plate.

David Doniger: Analysis of the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act 2009

Refinements to the manufacturing process mean the product, which goes on sale today, is said to contain up to three times more antioxidants than other brands.

The Chocolate Bar That’s ‘Healthier’ Than 5lbs Of Apples | Impact Lab 2007

Refinements include a new and improved taskbar, the behavior of Aero Peek, Touch, Windows Media Player, and much more.

Windows 7 Release Candidate Available May 5 2009

Refinements of the Municipal Performance Regulations would be explored in 2008.

ANC Daily News Briefing 2008

Refinements to other existing IVF techniques are also making new babies possible.

The Infertility Challenge 2008