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abstention

gb/æbstˈɛnʃən/ us/æbstˈɛnʃən/
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1

choosing not to vote

a decision not to vote yes or no

उपयोग पैटर्न: abstention on [a vote/issue]; abstention from [a vote/voting]
आम गलती:
Do not confuse abstention with absence: an abstention usually means the person is present or counted but chooses not to vote for either side.
समानार्थी शब्द
non-vote (more informal and less standard in official contexts) | withholding a vote (clearer descriptive phrase rather than a single noun) | neutral vote (sometimes used informally, but an abstention is not exactly a vote)
विलोम शब्द
vote (the act of choosing a side or option) | participation (taking part in the voting process rather than not voting)
शब्द-संयोजन
mass abstention |high abstention |voter abstention |an abstention on a vote |record an abstention |register an abstention |votes and abstentions |abstention rate
विषय
politics |meetings |law |organizations
उदाहरण
  • The resolution passed with 12 votes in favor, 3 against, and 2 abstentions.
  • Several committee members explained their abstention after the vote.
  • A high abstention rate can make election results harder to interpret.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • She chose abstention because she did not agree with either side.
  • There were five abstentions in the final vote.
संज्ञा formal C1 action
2

deliberately not doing something

choosing not to do or use something

उपयोग पैटर्न: abstention from [something]
आम गलती:
Abstinence is more common than abstention for avoiding alcohol, drugs, or sex; abstention is more formal and often used with from.
समानार्थी शब्द
abstinence (more common for avoiding alcohol, drugs, sex, or certain foods) | self-denial (emphasizes giving up pleasure or comfort) | restraint (emphasizes self-control more generally)
विलोम शब्द
indulgence (allowing oneself to enjoy or use something) | participation (taking part in the activity instead of avoiding it) | consumption (using or taking in something, especially food, drink, or substances)
शब्द-संयोजन
abstention from alcohol |abstention from drugs |abstention from sex |voluntary abstention |total abstention |religious abstention |period of abstention
विषय
behavior |health |religion |personal_choices
उदाहरण
  • The program encourages abstention from alcohol during the challenge.
  • Some religious traditions include periods of abstention from certain foods.
  • His doctor recommended complete abstention from smoking while he recovered.
सीखने वालों के उदाहरण
  • The group supports abstention from alcohol.
  • Abstention can be difficult at social events.
व्याकरण
शब्दकोश रूप
abstention
IPA
GB/æbstˈɛnʃən/
US/æbstˈɛnʃən/
शब्दांश और ज़ोर
ab - sten - tion (3 शब्दांश)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sten)
शब्द रूप
Noun
  • Base: abstention
  • Plural: abstention, abstentions
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