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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

culling

/kʌlɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does culling mean?

noun, verb

The act of selecting and removing individuals from a group, often to control population size or quality. To select and remove something, especially in order to improve quality.

Example

"The farmer used culling to reduce the number of weak chickens in the flock."

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