Word
curation
Phoneticscu·ra·tion
UK/kjʊɹˈeɪʃən/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. careful choosing and organizing of things to share with people, like art for a museum or songs for a playlist.
n. selection, organization, and presentation of objects, artworks, or digital content for a particular audience or purpose. Often implies expert judgment about quality, relevance, and context.
Examples
“She handles the curation of songs for our party playlist.”
“The museum hired her for the curation of its new photography exhibit on city life.”
“The festival's thoughtful curation balanced established masters with emerging voices, creating a dialogue across generations and styles.”
Examples
simple
“She handles the curation of songs for our party playlist.”
contextual
“The museum hired her for the curation of its new photography exhibit on city life.”
complex
“The festival's thoughtful curation balanced established masters with emerging voices, creating a dialogue across generations and styles.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “curation” in context.
Verb
01. appreciate curation
“Visitors really appreciate the curation behind the themed playlists.”
verb + noun
02. curation enhances
“Thoughtful curation enhances the overall listening experience.”
noun + verb
03. curation reflects
“The museum's curation reflects a commitment to diverse voices.”
noun + verb
04. curation shapes
“Smart curation shapes how visitors understand contemporary art.”
noun + verb
05. manage curation
“A small team manages curation of the gallery's rotating exhibits.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. careful curation
“The exhibition succeeded thanks to careful curation of paintings and photographs.”
adj + noun
07. digital curation
“Digital curation has changed how museums share collections online.”
adj + noun
08. editorial curation
“Editorial curation helps readers navigate overwhelming news coverage.”
adj + noun
09. expert curation
“The festival is known for its expert curation of independent films.”
adj + noun
Noun
10. art of curation
“She has truly mastered the art of curation over ten years.”
noun + prep + noun
11. careful curation of content
“The site attracts readers through careful curation of content.”
12. expert curation of the collection
“The exhibition benefited from expert curation of the collection.”
Usage
Often followed by 'of' plus a noun phrase, as in 'curation of the exhibit'.
Real-World Examples
“The luxury retail sector had changed and the "luxury consumer demands innovation, curation and excitement from brands and creativity at every turn," Burberry said in a statement.” Synonyms
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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