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apparatus

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/ˌæpəˈrætəs/ · ap-pa-ra-tus

A complex device or system for a specific purpose.

Meanings

nountechnical

A complex device or system for a specific purpose.

ایک مخصوص مقصد کے لیے ایک پیچیدہ آلہ یا نظام۔

آلہ

aala

Synonyms

deviceequipmentmachineryآلہسامانمشینری

Antonyms

disassemblyfragmentationاسمبلنگپرت

Common Collocations

  • laboratory apparatus
  • safety apparatus
  • scientific apparatus

Example Sentences

The laboratory apparatus was carefully arranged for the experiment.

لیب کا آلہ تجربے کے لیے احتیاط سے ترتیب دیا گیا تھا۔

Lab ka aala tajribe ke liye ehtiyaat se tarteeb diya gaya tha.

The apparatus used in the study includes several advanced devices.

مطالعے میں استعمال ہونے والا آلہ متعدد جدید آلات پر مشتمل ہے۔

Mutala mein istemal hone wala aala mutadid jadeed alaatein par mushtamil hai.

To operate the apparatus, you need to follow the instructions carefully.

آلے کو چلانے کے لیے آپ کو ہدایات پر احتیاط سے عمل کرنا ہوگا۔

Aala ko chalane ke liye aap ko hadaayat par ehtiyaat se amal karna hoga.

Easily Confused With

appliance:An appliance usually refers to a household device, while apparatus is a more general term for a complex device or system.

Word Family

apparate
verbترکیب دینا
apparatuses
nounآلے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an apparatus as an 'a-la-carte' selection of devices.

Imagine a scientific lab filled with various complex machines and devices.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں گزرنے کے راستے ہوں، وہاں آلات بھی ہوتے ہیں۔

Jahan guzarne ke raste hon, wahan aalaat bhi hote hain.

Where there are paths to traverse, there are also devices.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "apparatus" — equipment or preparation

First known use: 15th century

The word apparatus comes from the Latin 'apparatus', meaning 'equipment' or 'preparation', which derives from the verb 'apparare', meaning 'to prepare'.