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Definition breeding in American English

breeding noun

[uncountable] noun

/ˈbridɪŋ/

1

the process of mating and producing young animals

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asexual reproduction breed breeder

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1.1

the activity or business of keeping animals or plants and making them produce new animals or plants

Example

the world leader in cattle breeding technology

Example

The tiny animal is the result of generations of selective breeding.

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asexual reproduction breed breeder

2

polite behavior, especially behavior that is thought to be connected with the type of family that you come from

Example

Good breeding requires that you treat people with respect.

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courtesy tact chivalry

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Definition breeding in American English