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instruments

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/ˈɪnstrəmənts/ · in-strum-ents

A tool or device used for a specific purpose.

Meanings

nounformal

A tool or device used for a specific purpose.

ایک آلہ یا چیز جو خاص مقصد کے لیے استعمال ہوتی ہے۔

اوزار

auzaar

Formal: اوزار

Synonyms

toolsdevicesequipmentآلاتآلہمشینیں

Antonyms

destructiondamagedismantleتخریبنقصانتوڑنا

Common Collocations

  • musical instruments
  • measuring instruments
  • surgical instruments

Example Sentences

Musical instruments are essential for a great performance.

موسیقی کے آلات ایک شاندار پرفارمنس کے لیے ناگزیر ہیں۔

Mausiqi ke alaate ek shandar performance ke liye naghazir hain.

The doctor used various instruments during the surgery.

ڈاکٹر نے آپریشن کے دوران مختلف اوزار استعمال کیے۔

Daktar ne operation ke doran mukhtalif auzaar istemal kiye.

Scientific instruments are crucial for accurate measurements.

سائنسی آلات درست پیمائش کے لیے اہم ہیں۔

Sainsi alaate durust paimaish ke liye ahem hain.

Easily Confused With

implement:An implement is a specific type of tool, often referring to something used in agriculture or physical work.

Word Family

instrumental
adjectiveآلہ کار
instrumentation
nounآلہ سازی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Instruments sound like 'in-structure-ment', think of structuring your performance.

Imagine a musician surrounded by various musical instruments.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

گزر گئے روز مکمل سازو سامان کے ساتھ ، آنے کی مجھے کوئی خبر تو دے جاؤ۔

Guzar gaye roz mukammal saazo samaan ke saath, Aane ki mujhe koi khabar to de jao.

Days passed with complete instruments, Come, give me some news of your arrival.

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* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "instrumentum" — a tool or implement

First known use: 14th century

The word has been used in English since the 14th century, originally referring to tools and later expanding to include various implements in fields like music and science.