- conservation
- [[t]kɒ̱nsə(r)ve͟ɪʃ(ə)n[/t]]
1) N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp Conservation is saving and protecting the environment.
...a four-nation regional meeting on elephant conservation.
...tree-planting and other conservation projects.
2) N-UNCOUNT Conservation is saving and protecting historical objects or works of art such as paintings, sculptures, or buildings.Then he began his most famous work, the conservation and rebinding of the Book of Kells...
3) N-UNCOUNT: usu with supp The conservation of a supply of something is the careful use of it so that it lasts for a long time....projects aimed at promoting energy conservation.
...rules concerning the conservation of fishery resources.
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conservation — [ kɔ̃sɛrvasjɔ̃ ] n. f. • fin XIIIe; lat. conservatio 1 ♦ Action de conserver, de maintenir intact ou dans le même état. ⇒ entretien, 1. garde, maintien, préservation, protection, 1. sauvegarde. Être chargé de la conservation d un monument.… … Encyclopédie Universelle
Conservation — may refer to: Conservation movement, to protect animals, fungi, plants and their habitats Conservation biology, the science of the protection and management of biodiversity Conservation genetics an interdisciplinary science that aims to apply… … Wikipedia
conservation — CONSERVATION. s. f. Action par laquelle une chose, une personne est conservée, ou l effet de cette action. Ayez soin de la conservation de ces fruits. La conservation de quelque chose. Chacun a soin de sa conservation. J ai fait cela pour votre… … Dictionnaire de l'Académie Française 1798
conservation — Conservation. s. f. v. Action par laquelle une chose, une personne est conservée. Ayez soin de la conservation de ces fruits. la conservation de quelque chose. chacun a soin de sa conservation. j ay fait cela pour vostre conservation, pour la… … Dictionnaire de l'Académie française
Conservation — Con ser*va tion, n. [L. conservatio: cf. F. conservation.] The act of preserving, guarding, or protecting; the keeping (of a thing) in a safe or entire state; preservation. [1913 Webster] A step necessary for the conservation of Protestantism.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
conservation — UK US /ˌkɒnsəˈveɪʃən/ noun [U] ENVIRONMENT, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ► the process of using water, gas, electricity, etc. carefully in order not to waste it: »The main objectives are the conservation of materials and energy in support of the… … Financial and business terms
conservation — I noun economy, fostering, guarding, harboring, keeping, maintaining, maintenance, nourishing, nursing, preservation, preserving, protecting, protection, providing sanctuary, safeguarding, safekeeping, saving, sheltering, shielding, sparing,… … Law dictionary
conservation — ► NOUN 1) preservation or restoration of the natural environment and wildlife. 2) preservation and repair of archaeological, historical, and cultural sites and artefacts. 3) careful use of a resource: energy conservation. 4) Physics the principle … English terms dictionary
conservation — [kän΄sər vā′shən] n. [ME conservacioun < OFr conservation < L conservatio] 1. the act or practice of conserving; protection from loss, waste, etc.; preservation 2. the official care, protection, or management of natural resources 3. the… … English World dictionary
Conservation — (v. lat.), 1) Aufbewahrung; 2) Erhaltung bei Kraft etc. Daher Conservationsbrille, s. u. Brille; Conservationshaus, so v. w. Conservatorium 2) … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Conservation — Conservation, lat., Aufbewahrung, Erhaltung; conservativ, erhaltend. Als politischer Namen bezeichnet Conservativer einen Mann, der an dem gesetzlich Bestehenden festhält und nur in eine gesetzliche Abänderung desselben einwilligt; er ist der… … Herders Conversations-Lexikon