cultivation cultivation /ˌkəltɪˈveɪʃən/

noun

1. () (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)  ( cultivation )
   (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)
   
2. () Socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners  ( cultivation )
   socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
    Her cultivation was remarkable
   her cultivation was remarkable
   
3. The act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)  ( cultivation )
   the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)
   
4. The process of fostering the growth of something  ( cultivation )
   the process of fostering the growth of something
    The cultivation of bees for honey
   the cultivation of bees for honey
   
5. A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality  ( cultivation , culture , finish , polish , refinement )
   a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality
    They performed with great polish
   they performed with great polish
    I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
   I admired the exquisite refinement of his prose
    Almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art
   almost an inspiration which gives to all work that finish which is almost art