Convention - translation, pronunciation and examples
convention
a usual way of doing or behaving
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По традиции мы ждём всех, прежде чем начать есть.
Эта традиция до сих пор распространена в небольших городах.
convention usage examples
По традиции мы ждём всех, прежде чем начать есть.
By convention, we wait for everyone before we eat.
Эта традиция до сих пор распространена в небольших городах.
That convention is still common in small towns.
Similar words
традиция — a usual way of doing or behaving
the established sense of the headword; a customary practice or accepted way of doing something
a socially accepted way of behaving, usually within a group or community
a usual way of doing something, especially in a profession, organization, or community
a regular behavior of a person, usually personal and repeated automatically
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What's the difference between convention / custom / practice / habit / tradition
традиция — a usual way of doing or behaving
By convention, we wait for everyone before we eat.
По традиции мы ждём всех, прежде чем начать есть.
the established sense of the headword; a customary practice or accepted way of doing something
By convention, we shake hands when meeting.
По традиции при встрече мы пожимаем руки.
a socially accepted way of behaving, usually within a group or community
It is a local custom to remove shoes indoors.
Это местный обычай — снимать обувь в помещении.
a usual way of doing something, especially in a profession, organization, or community
This practice is common in many schools.
Эта практика распространена во многих школах.
a regular behavior of a person, usually personal and repeated automatically
Reading before bed is a habit she enjoys.
Чтение перед сном — это привычка, которая ей нравится.
a long-established custom or belief passed down through generations
Celebrating New Year together is a family tradition.
Совместное празднование Нового года — это семейная традиция.
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How to pronounce convention and what this word means
convention translation: традиция. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce convention
/kənˈvenʃən/
convention translation
традиция
convention examples
By convention, we wait for everyone before we eat.
convention transcription
/kənˈvenʃən/, /kənˈvɛnʃən/
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convention meaning: what does it mean?
a usual way of doing or behaving
convention pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
convention is pronounced as /kənˈvenʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
convention definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
By convention, we wait for everyone before we eat. Translation: По традиции мы ждём всех, прежде чем начать есть.
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