CULL Meaning and
Definition
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Cull is a verb that means to select, gather, or remove from a group, typically for the purpose of eliminating the weakest or least desirable members. This process is often carried out to improve the quality, efficiency, or health of a population, whether it be plants, animals, or other living organisms.
In agricultural or farming contexts, culling involves removing or slaughtering animals or plants that display undesirable traits, such as poor health, low productivity, or genetic defects, in order to maintain a productive and disease-free stock. Culling can also be practiced in wildlife management and conservation efforts to control population numbers and prevent overcrowding or depletion of natural resources.
The term "cull" can be used metaphorically in non-living situations as well. It may refer to the act of selecting or eliminating the less valuable or useful items or components from a larger group or collection. For example, in the process of editing a written work, one may cull unnecessary or repetitive sentences to improve clarity and conciseness.
As a noun, "cull" refers to the act or result of culling. It can also describe the group of organisms that have been selected or removed during the culling process.
Overall, cull is a versatile term that encompasses the action of selectively eliminating or gathering the least desirable members of a group to enhance the quality, productivity, or sustainability of a population or collection.
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To pick out; to gather; to select from many.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for CULL
Etymology of CULL
The word "cull" originated from the Latin term "colligere", which means "to collect". This Latin word eventually evolved into "coler" in Old French, and later into "cuelen" in Middle English. Initially, "coler" and "cuelen" were used to indicate the action of gathering or picking something, particularly crops or flowers. Over time, the meaning of "cuelen" expanded to include selecting or choosing items based on certain criteria, specifically for the purpose of removing inferior or unwanted individuals or objects from a group. Hence, "cull" came to mean the deliberate act of sorting, selecting, or removing to improve the quality of a group or collection.
Idioms with the word CULL
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cull sm or sth out of sth
The idiom "cull something/someone out of something" means to select or remove something or someone from a larger group or thing, typically in order to improve or refine the overall quality. It implies the process of careful selection or extraction to eliminate unwanted or less desirable elements from a group or collection.
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cull the herd
The idiom "cull the herd" means to eliminate or remove the weaker or less desirable individuals or things from a group in order to improve effectiveness, efficiency, or quality. It is often used metaphorically to describe a process of eliminating or getting rid of the least competent or capable members of a group or organization.
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cull (someone or something) out of (something)
The idiom "cull (someone or something) out of (something)" means to carefully select or remove a particular person or thing from a larger group or collection. It implies a process of deliberate filtering or separating based on certain criteria or qualities.
Similar spelling words for CULL
- cell,
- dull,
- lull,
- cul,
- hull,
- pull,
- cuello,
- curl,
- bull,
- Coull,
- call,
- Culley,
- Cully,
- gull,
- full.
Conjugate verb Cull
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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IMPERATIVE
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PAST PARTICIPLE
culled
PAST PERFECT
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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PARTICIPLE
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PRESENT PERFECT
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE
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SIMPLE PAST
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