Culled: meaning, definitions and examples
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culled
[ kʌld ]
selection process
The term 'culled' refers to the process of selecting and removing individuals from a group, typically referring to animals or plants that do not meet certain standards. It can also pertain to the act of gathering or collecting information or data. In a conservation or farming context, culling is often done to maintain a healthy population or remove unhealthy specimens. The term can have a negative connotation when it involves the killing of animals for various reasons.
Synonyms
extract, gather, pick, remove, select.
Examples of usage
- The farm culled the sick animals to prevent disease spread.
- In wildlife management, some populations are culled to ensure sustainability.
- The editorial team culled several articles for the final publication.
Translations
Translations of the word "culled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 selecionado
🇮🇳 चुना हुआ
🇩🇪 ausgewählt
🇮🇩 dipilih
🇺🇦 відібраний
- вибраний
- знищений
🇵🇱 wybrany
🇯🇵 選ばれた
🇫🇷 sélectionné
🇪🇸 seleccionado
🇹🇷 seçilen
🇰🇷 선택된
🇸🇦 مختار
🇨🇿 vybraný
🇸🇰 vybraný
🇨🇳 挑选的
🇸🇮 izbran
🇮🇸 valinn
🇰🇿 таңдалған
🇬🇪 არჩეული
🇦🇿 seçilmiş
🇲🇽 seleccionado
Etymology
The word 'culled' originates from the Middle English term 'collen', which is derived from the Old French 'culer' meaning 'to collect' or 'to gather'. The root of the term can be traced back to Latin 'colligere', which means 'to gather together'. Historically, culling has been associated with agriculture and animal husbandry, where farmers would selectively remove certain animals or plants from their stock to improve the overall quality or health of their remaining population. As the practice evolved, it became adopted in various contexts, including literature and arts, where 'culled' signifies selecting the best or most relevant pieces from a larger collection. The term has maintained its significance in various fields, notably in wildlife management and conservation, particularly as a method for controlling populations and ensuring ecological balance.