cultivation

Noun

• the act of raising or growing plants (especially on a large scale)

• 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--Joseph Conrad
    

• (agriculture) production of food by preparing the land to grow crops (especially on a large scale)

• socialization through training and education to develop one's mind or manners
  • her cultivation was remarkable
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  polish , refinement , culture , finish