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machines

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/məˈʃiːnz/ · ma-chines

Devices, often powered by electricity or another source of energy, that perform specific tasks or functions.

Meanings

nountechnical

Devices, often powered by electricity or another source of energy, that perform specific tasks or functions.

آلات، جو اکثر بجلی یا کسی اور توانائی کے ذریعہ چلتے ہیں، جو مخصوص کاموں یا افعال کو انجام دیتے ہیں۔

مشینیں

machinein

Synonyms

devicesinstrumentsequipmentآلاتاوزاراوزار آلات

Antonyms

manualhandcraftednaturalہنر مندہاتھ سے بنایا گیاقدرتی

Common Collocations

  • industrial machines
  • machine parts
  • computing machines

Example Sentences

The factory uses advanced machines to increase productivity.

فیکٹری پیداواری صلاحیت بڑھانے کے لئے جدید مشینیں استعمال کرتی ہے۔

Factory productivity barhane ke liye jadeed machinein istemal karti hai.

Machines are essential for modern manufacturing processes.

مشینیں جدید پیداوار کے عمل کے لیے ضروری ہیں۔

Machinein jadeed paidaawar ke amal ke liye zaroori hain.

New machines are designed to be more energy-efficient.

نئی مشینیں زیادہ توانائی کی بچت کرنے کے لئے ڈیزائن کی گئی ہیں۔

Nayi machinein zyada tawanaai ki bachat karne ke liye design ki gayi hain.

Easily Confused With

machinery:Machinery refers to the entire system of machines used in a process, while machines refer to individual devices.

Word Family

machine
nounمشین
machinist
nounمشین بنانے والا
machinelike
adjectiveمشینی قسم کا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a machine as a 'mechanical genie' that makes tasks easier.

Imagine a factory filled with various machines working together.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کار کرنے والے کبھی ناکام نہیں ہوتے۔

Kaar karne wale kabhi nakaam nahin hote.

Those who work never fail.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "machina" — device, contrivance

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved from the Latin 'machina' which refers to a device or tool. Its use in English dates back to the late Middle Ages.