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instrument

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/ˈɪnstrumənt/ · in-strum-ment

A tool, implement, or device used for a specific task.

Meanings

nounformal

A tool, implement, or device used for a specific task.

ایک ایسا آلہ یا سامان جو کسی خاص کام کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔

آلہ

aala

Synonyms

tooldeviceapplianceآلہسازاسباب

Antonyms

distractionimpedimentobstacleرکاوٹمشکلتقریبات

Common Collocations

  • scientific instrument
  • musical instrument
  • surgical instrument

Example Sentences

The scientist used a complex instrument to measure the temperature.

سائنسدان نے درجہ حرارت ناپنے کے لیے ایک پیچیدہ آلہ استعمال کیا۔

Scientist ne darja hararat naapne ke liye ek pechida aala istemal kiya.

He plays a musical instrument beautifully.

وہ ایک ساز بہت خوبصورتی سے بجاتا ہے۔

Woh ek saaz bohot khoobsurti se bajata hai.

The surgeon needed a specific instrument for the operation.

سرجن کو آپریشن کے لیے ایک مخصوص آلہ کی ضرورت تھی۔

Surgeon ko operation ke liye ek makhsoos aala ki zaroorat thi.

Easily Confused With

instrumentation:Instrumentation refers to the tools and instruments collectively, while instrument refers to a single tool.

Word Family

instrumental
adjectiveاداتی
instrumentation
nounآلہ کاری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of an 'instrument' as a key tool for unlocking knowledge in various fields.

Imagine a musician holding a violin, representing a musical instrument.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہم سازِ عشق کو بجانے نکلے ہیں، آلے میں عشق کا نغمہ سجانے نکلے ہیں۔

Hum saaz-e-ishq ko bajane nikle hain, Aale mein ishq ka naghma sajane nikle hain.

We have stepped out to play the tune of love, To embellish the instrument with the melody of love.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

آلے کا کام آلہ ہی جانتا ہے۔

Aala ka kaam aala hi jaanta hai.

Only the instrument knows its own function.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "instrumentum" — a tool or an implement

First known use: 14th century

The term 'instrument' has evolved from its Latin origins, where it referred to a tool or apparatus used to accomplish a task. Over time, its usage expanded into different fields such as music, science, and medicine.