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protection

/pɹəˈtɛkʃən/

Meanings
noun
The process of keeping (something or someone) safe.

Examples :

"Raincoats give protection from rain."
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Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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competitors noun

/kəmˈpɛtɪtərz/ /kɒmˈpɛtɪtərz/

A person or organization against whom one is competing.

"Our team worked hard to defeat our competitors in the soccer tournament. "

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government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

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preventing verb

/pɹɪˈvɛntɪŋ/

To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something).

"I brush my teeth regularly to prevent them from turning yellow."

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electronics noun

/ɪˌlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/ /ˌɛlɛkˈtrɑnɪks/

The study and use of electrical devices that operate by controlling the flow of electrons or other electrically charged particles or by converting the flow of charged particles to or from other forms of energy.

"Electronics is a popular subject."

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raincoats noun

/ˈreɪnkoʊts/

A waterproof coat to be worn in the rain.

"The children put on their raincoats before going outside to play in the rain. "

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protectionist noun

/pɹəˈtɛkʃənɪst/ /pɹoʊˈtɛkʃənɪst/

Someone who believes in protecting domestic producers by impeding or limiting the importation of foreign goods and services via actions taken by government.

"The factory worker became a staunch protectionist after his job was threatened by cheaper imported goods. "

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interference noun

/ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns/

The act of interfering with something, or something that interferes.

"The teacher's phone calls caused a lot of interference with the class discussion. "

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associated verb

/əˈsəʊsieɪtɪd/ /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/

To join in or form a league, union, or association.

"Our company associated with a local charity to help raise money for their programs. "

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transmitted verb

/tɹænsˈmɪtɪd/

To send or convey something from one person, place or thing to another.

"The teacher transmitted the homework assignment to the students via email. "

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restrictions noun

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃənz/

The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

"The new school rules include restrictions on the amount of time students can spend on their phones during class. "

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unauthorized adjective

/ʌnˈɔθəˌraɪzd/ /ʌnˈɑθəˌraɪzd/

Not having any authority

"The student's access to the computer lab was unauthorized, as he did not have permission from the teacher. "