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column

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/ˈkɒləm/ · col-umn

A vertical division of text or a vertical support in architecture.

Meanings

nounformal

A vertical division of text or a vertical support in architecture.

ایک عمودی تقسیم جو متن میں ہوتی ہے یا فن تعمیر میں عمودی حمایت.

ستون

sutūn

Formal: ستون

Synonyms

pillarpostsupportستونپولعمود

Antonyms

rowصف

Common Collocations

  • column of text
  • column design
  • support column

Example Sentences

The architect designed a strong column to support the roof.

معماری نے چھت کو سہارہ دینے کے لیے ایک مضبوط ستون ڈیزائن کیا.

Ma'amārī ne chhat ko sahāra dene ke liye ek mazbūt sutūn dizain kiya.

In the newspaper, her article appeared in the opinion column.

اخبار میں، اس کا مضمون رائے کے ستون میں شائع ہوا.

Akhbār mein, is ka mazmūn ra'āy ka sutūn mein shāyi hua.

Each column in the spreadsheet represents a different category.

اسپریڈ شیٹ میں ہر ستون ایک مختلف زمرے کی نمائندگی کرتا ہے.

Spreadsheet mein har sutūn ek mukhtalif zamaray ki numaindagi karta hai.

Easily Confused With

comma:A comma is a punctuation mark, while a column is a vertical section of a text or structure.

Word Family

columnar
adjectiveستونی
colonnade
nounستونوں کی قطار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'column' as a strong support, like a pillar.

Visualize a tall building held up by strong columns.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "columna" — pillar

First known use: 14th century

The word 'column' was adopted into English from Latin during the 14th century, initially referring to architectural pillars. Over time, its meaning expanded to include the vertical divisions in written text and tables.