culture

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. music, art, theatre, and literature that are thought to be important and educational.

n. the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively.

“The city is famous for its culture, with many museums and opera houses.”

“The government increased funding for the arts, arguing that access to culture is essential for a well-rounded education.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sociology

n. the shared values and way of behaving within a specific company or organization.

n. the attitudes and behavior characteristic of a particular social group or organization.

“The company has a very friendly culture where everyone helps each other.”

“Management initiated a series of workshops designed to shift the corporate culture toward greater transparency and employee engagement.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Science Technical

n. a group of bacteria or cells grown in a laboratory for medical or scientific study.

n. a preparation of cells or microorganisms grown in an artificial medium for scientific or medical purposes.

“The doctor sent a throat culture to the lab to see if I had an infection.”

“The researchers monitored the bacterial culture over forty-eight hours to observe how the new antibiotic affected the growth rate.”

C1 · Advanced Science Technical

v. to grow bacteria or cells in a special scientific environment.

v. to maintain microorganisms or living tissue in a medium suitable for growth.

“Scientists culture these cells to test how they react to different medicines.”

“The laboratory technicians were able to culture the rare fungus under strictly controlled temperature and humidity conditions.”