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deadweight

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/ˈdɛdweɪt/ · dead-weight

A load or weight that does not contribute to the productive capacity.

Meanings

nounformal

A load or weight that does not contribute to the productive capacity.

وہ وزن یا بوجھ جو پیداواری صلاحیت میں حصہ نہیں لیتا۔

بے کار وزن

be kar wazan

Synonyms

burdenloadencumbranceبوجھوزنرکاوٹ

Antonyms

assetbenefitadvantageاثاثہفائدہمفید

Common Collocations

  • deadweight loss
  • deadweight burden
  • deadweight economic model

Example Sentences

The company decided to eliminate the deadweight and focus on productive employees.

کمپنی نے بے کار وزن کو ختم کرنے اور پیداواری ملازمین پر توجہ مرکوز کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Company ne be kar wazan ko khatam karne aur pedawari mulazmeen par tawajjo markoz karne ka faisla kiya.

Deadweight losses in the economy can hinder growth.

معاشی بے کار وزن ترقی میں رکاوٹ بن سکتا ہے۔

Mashi be kar wazan taraqqi mein rukawat ban sakta hai.

Identifying deadweight in logistics is crucial for efficiency.

لاجسٹکس میں بے کار وزن کی شناخت کارکردگی کے لیے لازمی ہے۔

Logistics mein be kar wazan ki shanakht karkardagi ke liye laazmi hai.

Easily Confused With

dead weight:While 'deadweight' refers to a non-contributing load, 'dead weight' could imply any weight that is unmanageable.

Word Family

deadweight loss
nounبے کار نقصان
deadweight test
nounبے کار جانچ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'dead weight' as a burden that cannot help you progress.

Imagine carrying a heavy sack that doesn't provide any benefit.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "deadweight" — the weight of a load that does not contribute to the task

First known use: 17th century

Originally used in shipping and economics, 'deadweight' refers to weight that is not productive. It has evolved to describe burdensome factors in various contexts.