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cultivation
noun
(agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
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noun
(agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
noun
the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)
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socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
“her cultivation was remarkable”
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the process of fostering the growth of something
“the cultivation of bees for honey”
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a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
“they performed with great polish”
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her cultivation was remarkable
the cultivation of bees for honey
they performed with great polish
I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
{'source': 'Joseph Conrad', 'text': 'almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art'}
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