CULTURING

A particular society at a particular time and place

Example: "Early mayan civilization"

The tastes in art and manners that are favored by a social group

All the knowledge and values shared by a society

(biology) the growing of microorganisms in a nutrient medium (such as gelatin or agar)

Example: "The culture of cells in a petri dish"

A highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality

Example: "They performed with great polish"

The attitudes and behavior that are characteristic of a particular social group or organization

Example: "The developing drug culture"

The raising of plants or animals

Example: "The culture of oysters"