Irrigation ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Irrigation ( noun )

1. The artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops.
2. The operation of providing land with water by artificial means.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin irrigatio(n-), from the verb irrigare (see irrigate).

Examples:

1. The irrigation system was designed to bring water to the fields.
2. The government has started a project of irrigation for the farmers.
3. Due to lack of irrigation, the crop yield was less than expected.
4. The irrigation canals were built to bring water from the river to the fields.
5. The farmers have been using irrigation techniques for centuries.

(As a verb)

Irrigation ( verb )

1. The artificial application of water to land to assist in the production of crops.
2. The operation of providing land with water by artificial means.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin irrigatio(n-), from the verb irrigare (see irrigate).

Examples:

1. The irrigation system was designed to bring water to the fields.
2. The government has started a project of irrigation for the farmers.
3. Due to lack of irrigation, the crop yield was less than expected.
4. The irrigation canals were built to bring water from the river to the fields.
5. The farmers have been using irrigation techniques for centuries.