The quality or degree of being fine. / The ratio, in a precious metal, of the primary metal to any additives or impurities. / The ratio of length to width of a ship, aircraft or rocket

plural of fineness

Substances added to wine, beer and certain other beverages to remove organic compounds in order to improve clarity or to adjust the flavour or aroma.

(archaic) Ultimately, in the end; in conclusion.

(Cambridge University slang) The activity of fining in general, as part of a meal or drinking game; commonly associated with swaps; very similar to sconcing at Oxford University.

present participle of fine

(obsolete, intransitive) To finish; to cease. / (obsolete, transitive) To cause to cease; to stop.

Of superior quality. / (ironic) Impressively bad, inappropriate, or unsatisfactory. / (informal) Being acceptable, adequate, passable, or satisfactory. / (informal) Good-looking, attractive.

(transitive) To issue a fine as punishment to (someone). / (intransitive) To pay a fine.

A fee levied as punishment for breaking the law.