Cull
[kəl]
Part of speech: verb
Origin: Old French, 13th century
1.
To select from a large quantity or obtain from a variety of sources.
Examples of Cull in a sentence
"The reading list was culled from all the books published in the last five years."
"Some believe that culling certain species can prevent animal overpopulation."
About Cull
This word is rooted in the Old French “coillier,” which is based on the Latin “colligere.”
Did you Know?
“Cull” is almost always used as a verb. But it can also be a noun that refers to selectively reducing a surplus of livestock or an overpopulation of wild animals.
