cultivation

Meanings

• 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; ; ; --Joseph Conrad
• 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)

Synonyms

culture, finish, polish, refinement