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Meaning of "conservation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CONSERVATION

conservation  [ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CONSERVATION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Conservation is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CONSERVATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Conservation

Conservation is the act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; wise use. Conservation may refer to: Main usage: ▪ Conservation of biodiversity, environment, and natural resources, including protection and management Other usage: ▪ Conservation or Art conservation, protection and restoration of cultural heritage, including works of art and architecture, as well as archaeological and historical artifacts ▪ Conservation law, measurable property of a physical system that does not change, for example conservation of energy and mass...

Definition of conservation in the English dictionary

The definition of conservation in the dictionary is the act or an instance of conserving or keeping from change, loss, injury, etc. Other definition of conservation is protection, preservation, and careful management of natural resources and of the environment.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CONSERVATION


activation
ˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
cultivation
ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən
deactivation
dɪˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
denervation
ˌdenəˈveɪʃən
deprivation
ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən
derivation
ˌdɛrɪˈveɪʃən
elevation
ˌɛlɪˈveɪʃən
excavation
ˌekskəˈveɪʃən
inactivation
ɪnˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
innovation
ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən
motivation
ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃən
novation
nəʊˈveɪʃən
observation
ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃən
ovation
əʊˈveɪʃən
preservation
ˌprɛzəˈveɪʃən
reactivation
riːˌæktɪˈveɪʃən
renovation
ˌrenəˈveɪʃən
reservation
ˌrɛzəˈveɪʃən
salvation
sælˈveɪʃən
starvation
stɑːˈveɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CONSERVATION

conservant
conservation area
conservation grade
conservation of charge
conservation of energy
conservation of mass
conservation of momentum
conservation of parity
conservational
conservationist
conservatism
conservative
Conservative and Unionist Party
conservative extension
Conservative Judaism
Conservative Party
conservatively
conservativeness
conservatize
conservatoire

WORDS THAT END LIKE CONSERVATION

accreditation
action
administration
animation
application
association
certification
citation
combination
communication
confirmation
conversation
corporation
creation
decoration
destination
documentation
duration
education
evaluation
excitation

Synonyms and antonyms of conservation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «CONSERVATION»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «conservation» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of conservation

Translation of «conservation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CONSERVATION

Find out the translation of conservation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of conservation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «conservation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

保存
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

protección del medio ambiente
570 millions of speakers

English

conservation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

संरक्षण
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الـمُحَافِظَةُ عَلَى الطَبِيعَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

охрана
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

conservação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সংরক্ষণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

préservation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pemuliharaan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Erhaltung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

保全
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

보존
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Konservasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự bảo tồn
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பாதுகாப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

संवर्धन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

koruma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

conservazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ochrona
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

збереження
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

conservare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διατήρηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bewaring
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bevarande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

bevaring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of conservation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSERVATION»

The term «conservation» is very widely used and occupies the 8.135 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CONSERVATION» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «conservation» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «conservation» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about conservation

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10 QUOTES WITH «CONSERVATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word conservation.
1
Spencer Abraham
The demand for electricity to have a strong, growing economy is too great to be simply offset by more conservation.
2
George Aiken
True conservation provides for wise use by the general public. The American people do not want our resources preserved for the exclusive use of the wealthy. These land and water resources belong to the people, and people of all income levels should have easy access to them.
3
Tom Allen
Energy conservation is the foundation of energy independence.
4
Richard Dean Anderson
They are a fairly aggressive conservation organization that was started to protect the great whales particularly, but in general all marine life around the world. So those are the people I'm trying to attach my name to.
5
David Attenborough
People are not going to care about animal conservation unless they think that animals are worthwhile.
6
Bruce Babbitt
I wouldn't miss this opportunity for anything. For the chance to work on these conservation issues, to serve my country, to work for this president, I'd do it all over again, every single minute.
7
Bruce Babbitt
This isn't just about today, this about generations to come. And you've got a chance to be the greatest conservation President since Theodore Roosevelt, and I think he's done it.
8
Louis Bacon
I am proud to place Tercio Red River into a conservation easement forever protecting this spectacular landscape with Colorado Open Lands.
9
Donald Bren
My two primary areas of focus have been open-space conservation and education, and I expect those to remain my priorities in the future. The Irvine open space and parklands provide serenity and balance to our unique Orange County lifestyle.
10
Aristide Briand
A country grows in history not only because of the heroism of its troops on the field of battle, it grows also when it turns to justice and to right for the conservation of its interests.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CONSERVATION»

Discover the use of conservation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to conservation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Conservation
'Conservation: Principles, Dilemmas, and Uncomfortable Truths' presents multi-perspective critical analyses of the ethics and principles that guide the conservation of works of art and design, archaeological artefacts, buildings, monuments, ...
Alison Richmond, Alison Bracker, 2010
2
Conservation of Easel Paintings
Conservation of Easel Paintings is the first comprehensive text on the history, philosophy, and methods of treatment of easel paintings that combines both theory with practice.
Joyce Hill Stoner, Rebecca Rushfield, 2013
3
Conservation of Furniture
This book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture, and other decorative art objects made wholly or partly of wood.
Shayne Rivers, Nick Umney, 2007
4
Materials for Conservation
In this second edition, this classic text is revised and updated to include modern materials such as cyclododecane, and current ideas on adhesion, consolidation and reversibility, making Materials in Conservation the definitive source of ...
C V Horie, 2013
5
A Guide to the Preventive Conservation of Photograph Collections
A resource for the photographic conservator, conservation scientist, curator, as well as professional collector, this volume synthesizes both the enormous amount of research that has been completed to date and the international standards ...
Bertrand Lavédrine, Getty Conservation Institute, 2003
6
Historical and Philosophical Issues in the Conservation of ...
This is the first comprehensive collection of texts on the conservation of art and architecture to be published in the English language.
Nicholas Stanley Price, Mansfield Kirby Talley, Alessandra Melucco Vaccaro, 1996
7
Listed Buildings, Conservation Areas and Monuments
A complete guide to this highly complex area of law, this book explains how buildings are listed and included in conservation areas, how planning controls apply to historic buildings and areas, what power there are to bring about repairs, ...
Charles Mynors, 2006
8
Changing Views of Textile Conservation
"Recognizing conservation as a dynamic social force, the eighty-one readings in this volume draw attention to the cultural significance of textiles and dress, illustrating the intellectual foundations as well as important changes in ...
Mary M. Brooks, Dinah Eastop, 2011
9
Riding the Tiger: Tiger Conservation in Human-dominated ...
If wild tigers are to survive through the next century, we must act now. Riding the Tiger is a comprehensive, scientific and eminently readable account of the problems and possible solutions of securing a future for wild tigers.
John Seidensticker, Peter Jackson, Sarah Christie, 1999
10
Management Planning for Nature Conservation: A Theoretical ...
Drawing on the expertise of leaders in both conservation research and wildlife management, and with a combined experience from around the world, this book is essential reading for any student studying management planning for conservation ...
Mike Alexander, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CONSERVATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term conservation is used in the context of the following news items.
1
BC conservation officer suspended for refusing to kill bear cubs
Support is surging for a B.C. conservation officer who was suspended without pay after sparing the lives of two black bear cubs near Port Hardy ... «Vancouver Sun, Jul 15»
2
Tell your conservation story
Have you moved beyond basic conservation tillage toward more sustainable practices like strip-till or no-till? Do you grow cover crops? «Corn and Soybean Digest, Jul 15»
3
Connections key to conservation bang for buck
"This is important in the conservation context where you need to ask yourself how you're going to get the biggest bang for the buck." Long-term ... «ABC Science Online, Jul 15»
4
Conservation groups sue Forest Service to reduce impact of …
Conservation groups filed a lawsuit Tuesday against a mining company's plan to use bulldozers, dump trucks and drilling rigs miles inside the ... «The Idaho Statesman, Jul 15»
5
Water conservation and plumbing: PUB replies
PUB, the national water agency, thanks Mr Chia Wai Chon from the Singapore Plumbing Society for his feedback ("Water conservation efforts ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»
6
Polls show support for top conservation priorities
The first poll, from the Defenders of Wildlife and Earthjustice, shows 90 percent approval of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The poll, an ... «The Hill, Jul 15»
7
Bishop Peak conservation plan gets nod from SLO Council
The San Luis Obispo City Council voted 4-0 to approve an update to the Bishop Peak Natural Reserve Conservation Plan, which encompasses ... «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Jul 15»
8
Cougar spotted in Rithets Bog Conservation Area in Saanich
A cougar has been reported in the Rithets Bog Conservation Area — the second sighting in two weeks, Saanich police say. The animal was ... «Times Colonist, Jul 15»
9
Wal-Mart Wants More Credit For Energy Conservation
Wal-Mart doesn't think it should have to pay an energy conservation charge on its power bill, arguing it already conserves enough power. «WFSU, Jul 15»
10
'Zimbabwe leading in conservation of pangolins'
Zimbabwe currently leads in the conservation of the fast-becoming extinct pangolin species, Tshwane University of Technology professor and ... «NewsDay, Jul 15»

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