ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ ˈkʌlt͡ʃə ˈfɪnɪʃ ˈpəʊlɪʃ ˈpoʊlɪʃ ɹəˈfaɪnmənt (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale) the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale) socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners her cultivation was remarkable the process of fostering the growth of something the cultivation of bees for honey 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