repetition
intermediateB1/ˌrɛpɪˈtɪʃən/ · rep-e-ti-tion
The action of repeating something to achieve a desired outcome or to emphasize an idea.
Meanings
The action of repeating something to achieve a desired outcome or to emphasize an idea.
کسی چیز کو دوبارہ کرنے کی کارروائی تاکہ مطلوبہ نتیجہ حاصل ہو یا خیال کو اجاگر کیا جا سکے۔
دھرانا
dhrana
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Common Collocations
- repetition of speech
- repetition of actions
- repetition of ideas
Example Sentences
The repetition of the poem made it easier to remember.
نظم کی دھرائی نے اسے یاد رکھنا آسان بنا دیا۔
Nazm ki dhrana ne ise yaad rakhna aasaan bana diya.
In language learning, repetition is crucial for retention.
زبان سیکھنے میں، دھرائی یاداشت کے لئے لازمی ہے۔
Zaban seekhne mein, dhrana yaadashat ke liye laazmi hai.
The artist used repetition to emphasize the theme of the artwork.
فنکار نے اپنی تخلیق کے موضوع پر زور دینے کے لئے دھرائی کا استعمال کیا۔
Fankaar ne apni takhleeq ke mauzoo par zor dene ke liye dhrana ka istemal kiya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'repeat' as a repetitive action to help recall the term.
Picture a loop or circle that symbolizes something going around again.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اور کچھ بھی نہ ہو تو ہم یہی دہرائی کریں گے، اک خواب کی طرح تم کو پھر سے دھرائیں گے۔
Aur kuch bhi na ho to hum yehi dhranai karenge, Ek khwab ki tarah tum ko phir se dhrainay ge.
If nothing else, we shall repeat this, Like a dream, we shall repeat you again.
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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
دھرنا، ایک بار اور
Dhrana, aik baar aur
Repeat, once more
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "repetitio" — to do again
First known use: 14th century
The word 'repetition' has evolved from the Latin 'repetitio', which signifies the act of repeating something. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.