socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners; her cultivation was remarkable'

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

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

[ Syn: polish , refinement , culture , finish ]

the process of fostering the growth of something; the cultivation of bees for honey'

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