The Hindu Vocabulary 23 August 2024

1. Bureau (Noun)

• Meaning (English): An office or department for a specific purpose.
• Meaning (Hindi): एक कार्यालय या विभाग विशेष उद्देश्य के लिए।
• Synonyms: Agency, Division
• Antonyms: Individual, Person
• Example: The bureau is responsible for managing public records.
• Related Words: Bureaucracy, Bureaucrat

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2. Privatization (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The transfer of ownership from the public sector to private individuals or organizations.
• Meaning (Hindi): सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र से निजी व्यक्तियों या संगठनों के स्वामित्व में स्थानांतरण।
• Synonyms: Deregulation, Divestiture
• Antonyms: Nationalization, Public ownership
• Example: The privatization of the company led to significant changes.
• Related Words: Privatize, Private

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3. Detained (Verb)

• Meaning (English): To keep someone in custody or under restraint.
• Meaning (Hindi): किसी को हिरासत में रखना या रोकना।
• Synonyms: Held, Confined
• Antonyms: Released, Freed
• Example: The suspects were detained for further questioning.
• Related Words: Detention, Detain

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4. Legislation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Laws, considered collectively.
• Meaning (Hindi): कानून, सामूहिक रूप से विचार किया गया।
• Synonyms: Law, Statute
• Antonyms: Anarchy, Lawlessness
• Example: New legislation was introduced to protect the environment.
• Related Words: Legislative, Legislator

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5. Seizure (Noun)

• Meaning (English): The act of taking possession of something.
• Meaning (Hindi): किसी चीज़ पर कब्जा करने की क्रिया।
• Synonyms: Confiscation, Capture
• Antonyms: Release, Surrender
• Example: The police made a seizure of illegal goods.
• Related Words: Seize, Seizing

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6. Accusation (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A charge of wrongdoing.
• Meaning (Hindi): गलत काम का आरोप।
• Synonyms: Allegation, Charge
• Antonyms: Defense, Exoneration
• Example: The accusation was proven false after the investigation.
• Related Words: Accuse, Accusing

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7. Surveillance (Noun)

• Meaning (English): Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal.
• Meaning (Hindi): निकट अवलोकन, विशेष रूप से संदिग्ध जासूस या अपराधी का।
• Synonyms: Monitoring, Observation
• Antonyms: Ignorance, Neglect
• Example: The area was under constant surveillance by the police.
• Related Words: Surveil, Surveillant

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8. Bilateral (Adjective)

• Meaning (English): Involving two parties, usually countries.
• Meaning (Hindi): दो पक्षों, आमतौर पर देशों को शामिल करना।
• Synonyms: Two-sided, Mutual
• Antonyms: Unilateral, Multilateral
• Example: The countries signed a bilateral agreement to enhance trade.
• Related Words: Bilaterally

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9. Consensus (Noun)

• Meaning (English): General agreement among a group.
• Meaning (Hindi): एक समूह के बीच सामान्य सहमति।
• Synonyms: Agreement, Accord
• Antonyms: Disagreement, Conflict
• Example: The committee reached a consensus on the proposed changes.
• Related Words: Consensual, Consent

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10. Amendment (Noun)

• Meaning (English): A change or addition designed to improve a text, piece of legislation, etc.
• Meaning (Hindi): एक पाठ, कानून आदि में सुधार करने के लिए डिज़ाइन किया गया परिवर्तन या जोड़।
• Synonyms: Modification, Revision
• Antonyms: Repeal, Withdrawal
• Example: The amendment to the bill was passed unanimously.
• Related Words: Amend, Amending