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harvesting

noun
1
The act of gathering a ripe crop or, more broadly, collecting any resource.
"Harvesting usually starts at dawn to avoid the midday heat."
"Rainwater harvesting is common in areas with unreliable water supply."

How to Use Harvesting

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In plain EnglishThe process of bringing something in — crops, water, data, or organs.

Common pairings
rainwater harvesting data harvesting crop harvesting

Word Forms

harvestings plural

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