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stimulation

/ˌstɪmjuˈleɪʃn/noun

उच्चारण स्टिम्युलेशन

प्रोत्साहन, उत्तेजना, बढ़ावा

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  1. 1

    [U]

    the action of encouraging something to develop or become more active

    प्रोत्साहन, उत्तेजना, बढ़ावा

    • the stimulation of economic growth
    • Babies need mental stimulation to develop.
    • Children need plenty of stimulation to learn to speak early.
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    • Tax cuts provided a stimulation to the economy.
    • Mental stimulation can help older people stay sharp.

    Synonyms encouragement boost stimulus incentive spur

    Opposite discouragement deterrent inhibition

  2. 2

    [U]

    the act of making a part of the body react

    (शरीर के अंग की) उत्तेजना

    • electrical stimulation of the muscles
    • Babies need stimulation through sound, colour and touch.
    • Doctors use electrical stimulation to help patients move their weak limbs.
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    • Gentle stimulation of the skin can calm a crying baby.
    • The stimulation of the nerve made his finger twitch.

    Synonyms arousal activation excitation

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stim·u·la·tion

With -mulation (not 'stimilation' or 'stimulasion'); the verb stimulate, the noun stimulus (plural stimuli).

अंत में -mulation ('stimilation' या 'stimulasion' गलत है); verb stimulate, noun stimulus (plural stimuli)।

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Keep apart stimulation (encouraging activity) and simulation (imitation: 'a flight simulation').

Stimulation (गतिविधि को बढ़ावा) और simulation (नकल: 'a flight simulation') को अलग रखिए।