Cultivation
Pronunciation: /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/
Cultivation (noun)
- the process of preparing land and growing crops on it
- the act of improving or developing a skill, quality, or interest
- the process of improving manners and social skills
Examples
- The cultivation of rice requires a lot of water.
- Cultivation of vegetables can be done in small gardens.
Common collocations: crop cultivation, soil cultivation, intensive cultivation, skill cultivation, cultivation of talent