preservation

noun/ˌprezəˈveɪʃən/CEFR C1

সংরক্ষণ, অক্ষত রাখা

Meaning

The act of keeping something in its existing state so it does not decay or disappear.

Example sentences

  • The manuscripts are in good preservation.পাণ্ডুলিপিগুলো ভালো অবস্থায় সংরক্ষিত আছে।
  • Salt is used for the preservation of fish.মাছ সংরক্ষণে লবণ ব্যবহার করা হয়।

A common mistake

Water preservation should be taught in schools.→Water conservation should be taught in schools.

Conservation is about using a resource carefully so it lasts. Preservation is about keeping a particular thing exactly as it is — a building, a body of documents, a jar of mangoes.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: conservation, upkeep

Antonyms: destruction

Similar words, and what each means

  • conservation

    সংরক্ষণ

    The protection of nature, wildlife, and resources.

  • upkeep

    রক্ষণাবেক্ষণ, দেখভালের খরচ

    The work and money needed to keep something in good condition.

Other English words for “সংরক্ষণ, অক্ষত রাখা”

  • storage

    Space where files and data are kept on a device.

  • reservation

    An arrangement to keep a seat, room, or ticket for you in advance.

  • conservation

    The protection of nature, wildlife, and resources.

Opposite words

  • destruction

    ধ্বংস, বিনাশ

    The act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.

Where this word is used

Check yourself

  1. “preservation” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?

    • • সংরক্ষণ, অক্ষত রাখা
    • • সুগন্ধি চাল
    • • বহুদিন ধরে অমীমাংসিত মামলা
    • • নিব, কলমের ধাতব ডগা
    Show the answer

    সংরক্ষণ, অক্ষত রাখা — preservation (noun) — সংরক্ষণ, অক্ষত রাখা. The act of keeping something in its existing state so it does not decay or disappear.

  2. Which word is closest in meaning to “preservation”?

    • • weekend
    • • mind
    • • fox
    • • conservation
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    conservation — conservation — সংরক্ষণ. The protection of nature, wildlife, and resources.

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