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1. (n.) cultivation
the act or art of cultivating.
2. cultivation
the state of being cultivated.
3. cultivation
culture; refinement.
Etymology: (1690–1700)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) cultivation
socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
"her cultivation was remarkable"
2. (noun) cultivation
(agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
3. (noun) polish, refinement, culture, cultivation, finish
a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
"they performed with great polish"; "I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose"; "almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art"--Joseph Conrad
4. (noun) cultivation
the process of fostering the growth of something
"the cultivation of bees for honey"
5. (noun) cultivation
the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) cultivation
the art or act of cultivating; improvement for agricultural purposes or by agricultural processes; tillage; production by tillage
2. (noun) cultivation
bestowal of time or attention for self-improvement or for the benefit of others; fostering care
3. (noun) cultivation
the state of being cultivated; advancement in physical, intellectual, or moral condition; refinement; culture
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Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms |
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1. cultivation
A deliberate and calculated association with a person for the purpose of recruitment, obtaining information, or gaining control for these or other purposes.
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