Meaning of the word cull in English
What does cull mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
cull
US /kʌl/
UK /kʌl/
Verb
1.
to select from a large quantity; obtain from a variety of sources
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The company decided to cull the best ideas from all the submissions.
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He spent hours culling information from various sources for his research paper.
2.
to reduce the population of a wild animal by selective slaughter
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The government decided to cull the deer population to prevent overgrazing.
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Farmers often cull their herds to maintain health and productivity.
Noun
a selective slaughter of wild animals
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The annual deer cull helps manage the forest ecosystem.
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There was a public outcry against the proposed badger cull.