Word
harvesting
Phoneticshar·vest·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈhɑɹvəstɪŋ/
UK/hˈɑːvɪstɪŋ/
Definitions
01gathering crops
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun Cooking
n. the act of collecting mature crops from the fields.
n. the process of gathering a mature crop from the land. Uncountable in its general sense, though countable when referring to specific instances.
“The harvesting of the wheat usually begins in late summer.”
“Mechanical harvesting has significantly reduced the labour required to bring in the corn crop before the first autumn rains arrive.”
02collecting resources
C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Computing Technical
n. the act of collecting any useful resource, such as data or energy.
n. the systematic collection of resources, often used in technical contexts regarding data, energy, or biological materials.
“The company was criticised for its secret harvesting of user data.”
“Energy harvesting from ambient vibrations provides a sustainable power source for small wireless sensors in industrial environments.”
Synonyms
Real-World Examples
“Coonan said forced labor can often occur in industries that rely on subcontracting, with companies hiring outside crews to perform work such as harvesting crops or providing cleaning services.” “Rather than harvesting silk from spiders, researchers study silk by placing silk genes into bacteria or other cells .” Word family
NOUN
Domain
- 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.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL 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: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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