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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWater Management
/ˈwɔː.tər ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of planning, developing, distributing, and managing the optimum use of water resources.
"Effective water management is crucial for agriculture in arid regions." - 2
The strategies and practices employed to ensure sustainable water supply and quality.
"Innovative water management techniques can help mitigate the effects of drought."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'water management' combines 'water', derived from Old English 'wæter', and 'management', from Old French 'managier', which evolved through Latin roots. The phrase has evolved to encompass practices aimed at managing water resources sustainably, particularly since the late 20th century due to increasing environmental concerns.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Water Management" is said worldwide
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Gestion de l'eau
Transliteration: zhe-syon deh loh
"La gestion de l'eau est essentielle pour l'agriculture."
Wassermanagement
Transliteration: vasser-mah-nent
"Wassermanagement ist entscheidend für die Umwelt."
Gestione dell'acqua
Transliteration: jes-tione dell-ah-kwa
"La gestione dell'acqua è fondamentale per la sostenibilità."
Gestión del agua
Transliteration: hes-tion del ah-gwa
"La gestión del agua es crucial en zonas áridas."
Gestão da água
Transliteration: jes-tão da ah-gwa
"A gestão da água é vital para o meio ambiente."
जल प्रबंधन
Transliteration: jal prabandhan
"जल प्रबंधन कृषि के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है।"
水资源管理
Transliteration: shuǐ zīyuán guǎnlǐ
"水资源管理对环境保护至关重要。"
수자원 관리
Transliteration: sujawon gwanri
"수자원 관리는 지속 가능성에 필수적입니다."
水資源管理
Transliteration: suishigen kanri
"水資源管理は持続可能性に不可欠です。"
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