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Term: to cull

Part of speech: verb

Sense 1: To select or remove (someone or something) from a group or collection based on certain criteria.

Sample sentence 1: The teacher decided to cull the best students from the class to form a special group for advanced studies.

Sample sentence 2: The farmer needs to cull the weaker chickens to ensure the health of the overall flock.

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Selection Criteria

Chicken Coop

Flock Management

Sense 2: To reduce the size or population of a group or collection, especially by killing or removal.

Sample sentence 1: In an effort to control the deer population, the national park has authorized culling a certain number of deer each year.

Sample sentence 2: The government had to cull the infected animals to prevent the spread of the contagious disease.

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Wildlife Management

Pest Control

Part of speech: noun

Sense: A selective slaughter of wild animals.

Sample sentence: The cull of the elephant population was necessary to protect the ecosystem and prevent conflicts with local communities.

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Wildlife Conservation

Animal Rights