cultivation
Pronunciation:
/ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/noun
Definitions
The art or act of cultivating; improvement of land for or by agriculture
Example: The heavy cultivation of the hillside led to soil erosion.
The state of being cultivated or used for agriculture
Example: These fields are in cultivation.
Devotion of time or attention to the improvement of (something)
Example: His steadfast cultivation of their relationship finally bore fruit.
Advancement or refinement in physical, intellectual, or moral condition
Example: She is a woman of great cultivation.