consciouslycropping
verb (present participle)UK /ˈkɒnʃəsli ˈkrɒpɪŋ/
US /ˈkɑːnʃəsli ˈkrɑːpɪŋ/
Choosing on purpose which parts of a picture to keep and which to cut out.
She is consciouslycropping the photo so only the puppy shows.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Carefully picking only the best parts of something to share.
He is consciouslycropping his story so it sounds more exciting.
3. On purpose choosing a smaller area of land to grow plants.
The farmers are consciouslycropping a small plot to save water.
4. Thoughtfully cutting fabric to a chosen shape.
She is consciouslycropping the cloth to make a tiny flag.