1. growing microorganisms, cells, or tissues in a controlled environment for scientific study
Usage: scientific/medical
2. developing or refining someone’s knowledge, taste, or manners

Examples

• The lab is culturing bacteria to test new antibiotics.
• Scientists are culturing stem cells for medical research.
• The university is culturing tissue samples from the patient.
• She spent years culturing her appreciation for classical music.
• The school focuses on culturing students’ critical thinking skills.
• They are culturing yeast for the fermentation process.