Minoring

/ˈmaɪnərɪŋ/

माइनर करना; (द्वितीयक विषय) में अध्ययन करना

Origin & History

From the verb phrase “to minor (in)” in American university usage, based on minor meaning “lesser/secondary,” from Latin minor (“smaller, lesser”).

अमेरिकी विश्वविद्यालयी प्रयोग में “to minor (in)” क्रिया-प्रयोग से; minor का अर्थ “गौण/द्वितीयक” (lesser/secondary), जो लैटिन minor (“छोटा/कम”) से आया है।

Definition

In academic contexts, “minoring” means pursuing a minor: a secondary field of study with fewer required courses than a major, taken alongside the main subject.

शैक्षणिक संदर्भ में “minoring” का अर्थ है माइनर करना: मुख्य विषय (मेजर) के साथ-साथ कम पाठ्य-आवश्यकताओं वाला एक द्वितीयक अध्ययन-क्षेत्र चुनना और पढ़ना।

Parts of Speech

Verb (present participle/gerund):
She is minoring in economics while majoring in computer science.
वह कंप्यूटर साइंस में मेजर करते हुए अर्थशास्त्र में माइनर कर रही है।

Usage Examples

I’m minoring in psychology to complement my major in education.
Minoring often requires fewer credits than a major.
He decided on minoring after meeting with his academic advisor.
Minoring in a language can improve job prospects in international roles.

Synonyms

Pursuing a minor Taking a minor Studying as a minor field

Antonyms

Majoring Specializing (as a major)

Related Forms

Noun
Minor / Minor subject / Minoring (gerund)
Adjective

Idioms & Phrases

Minor in (something)
(किसी विषय) में माइनर करना