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Definition of curation

curation

/kjʊˈreɪ.ʃən/
cu · ra · tion
Adverb:curatorially
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Plural:curations
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Adjective:curatorial
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curation Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The selection, organization, and presentation of online content, merchandise, information, or cultural works, typically using professional or expert knowledge.

Example

"Data scientists spend a significant amount of time on dataset curation before training machine learning models."

2

The action or process of selecting, organizing, and looking after the items in a collection or exhibition, as in a museum or art gallery.

Example

"The careful curation of the historical artifacts allowed visitors to trace the evolution of the ancient civilization."

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• Rhymes for curation

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curassow
curate
curated
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curative
curator
curatorial

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin curatio ('a taking care, management, or medical treatment'), derived from the verb curare ('to care for, attend to'), from cura ('care, concern').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Curation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/curation
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