Definitions

1. noun

A subtle difference or shade of meaning, expression, or sound.

“The artist’s ability to capture the nuance of human emotions in her paintings was impressive.”

2. noun

A subtle difference or variation in a system or process.

“The new algorithm accounted for the nuance of weather patterns in its forecasting model.”

3. verb

To give a subtle or delicate quality to something.

“The director nuanced the dialogue to convey the complexity of the characters’ relationships.”