cultivation

noun

1. socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners

   noun.act

   Examples

   Her cultivation was remarkable.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)

   noun.act

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

   noun.state

   Synonyms culture finish polish refinement

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. the process of fostering the growth of something

   noun.process

   Examples

   The cultivation of bees for honey.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)

   noun.act

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. The art or act of cultivating; improvement for agricultural purposes or by agricultural processes; tillage; production by tillage.

   noun

   Source: webster1913