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preservation

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/ˌprɛzərˈveɪʃən/ · pre-ser-va-tion

The act of maintaining something in its original state or protecting it from harm.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of maintaining something in its original state or protecting it from harm.

کسی چیز کو اس کی اصلی حالت میں برقرار رکھنے یا اسے نقصان سے بچانے کی عمل۔

محفوظ کرداری

mahfooz kardaari

Formal: محفوظ سازی

Synonyms

protectionconservationmaintenanceتحفظمحفوظیتحفاظت

Antonyms

destructionneglectdeteriorationتباہیغفلتزوال

Common Collocations

  • environmental preservation
  • food preservation
  • preservation of culture

Example Sentences

The preservation of the historical site is crucial for future generations.

تاریخی مقام کی محفوظ کرداری آئندہ نسلوں کے لیے بہت اہم ہے۔

Tareekhi maqam ki mahfooz kardaari aindah nasaloun ke liye bohat aham hai.

Many organizations work towards the preservation of wildlife.

بہت سی تنظیمیں جنگلی حیات کے تحفظ کے لئے کام کرتی ہیں۔

Bohat si tanzeemain jangli hayaat ke tahafuz ke liye kaam karti hain.

Preservation of food helps prevent spoilage.

خوراک کی محفوظ کرداری خراب ہونے سے بچاتی ہے۔

Khoraak ki mahfooz kardaari kharab honay se bachati hai.

Easily Confused With

presentation:Presentation refers to the act of introducing or displaying something, while preservation refers to keeping something safe or intact.

Word Family

preserve
verbمحفوظ کرنا
preserver
nounمحافظ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of preserving food in jars to remember preservation.

Imagine a safe being placed over a delicate painting.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے، / بہت نکلے میرے ارمان لیکن پھر بھی کم نکلے

Hazaron khwahishain aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle, / Bohat nikle mere armaan lekin phir bhi kam nikle.

Thousands of desires such that for each desire, there is a breath of life; / Many of my wishes came true yet they still remained few.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کا اٹھتا ہے وقت، اس کی گزر جاتی ہے رات

Jis ka uthta hai waqt, us ki guzar jati hai raat.

Whoever rises with time, their night passes peacefully.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "praeservatio" — to keep safe

First known use: 15th century

The term 'preservation' has evolved from the Latin word 'praeservatio' which refers to the act of keeping something safe or intact.