Answer: gleaning

AnswerCrossword Clue
GLEANINGGathering.
GLEANINGTaking in.
GLEANINGGathering gradually
GLEANINGCollecting slowly
gleaningCollect gradually and bit by bit
gleaningGather (leftover grain or other produce) after a harvest
gleaningthe residue of the harvest
gleaningExtract (information) from various sources