ə.ˌkʌl.tʃə.ˈɹeɪ.ʃən ˌsɪv.ɪ.lɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ˌsɪv.ɪ.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən ˌsɪv.ə.ləˈzeɪ.ʃən ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ ˈkʌlt͡ʃə ˈkʌlt͡ʃɚ ˈkʌlt͡ʃə ˈfɪnɪʃ ˈpəʊlɪʃ ˈpoʊlɪʃ ɹəˈfaɪnmənt grow in a special preparation optimal conditions for culturing stem cell lines the raising of plants or animals the culture of oysters (biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar) the culture of cells in a Petri dish the tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group all the knowledge and values shared by a society the attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization the developing drug culture the reason that the agency is doomed to inaction has something to do with the FBI culture a particular society at a particular time and place early Mayan civilization 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