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manually

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/ˈmæn.ju.ə.li/ · man-u-al-ly

In a way that involves using the hands instead of a machine or automation.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a way that involves using the hands instead of a machine or automation.

ایسے طریقے سے جو ہاتھوں کے استعمال کے ذریعے ہو بجائے مشین یا خودکار طریقے کے۔

ہاتھ سے

haath se

Synonyms

by handmanually operatedwithout automationہاتھ سےہاتھوں کے ذریعےخود کار طریقے کے بغیر

Antonyms

automaticallyelectronicallymechanicallyخودکارالیکٹرانکمکینکی

Common Collocations

  • manually operated machine
  • process manually
  • enter data manually

Example Sentences

The report was compiled manually by the team.

یہ رپورٹ ٹیم کے ذریعہ ہاتھ سے تیار کی گئی تھی۔

Yeh report team ke zariye haath se tayaar ki gayi thi.

You can adjust the settings manually if needed.

اگر ضرورت ہو تو آپ سیٹنگز کو ہاتھ سے ایڈجسٹ کر سکتے ہیں۔

Agar zaroorat ho to aap settings ko haath se adjust kar sakte hain.

She prefers to write her notes manually rather than typing.

وہ اپنی نوٹیں ہاتھ سے لکھنا پسند کرتی ہے بجائے ٹائپ کرنے کے۔

Woh apni notes haath se likhna pasand karti hai bajaye type karne ke.

Easily Confused With

automatically:Automatically refers to actions done without human intervention, while manually implies using hands or personal effort.

Word Family

manual
adjectiveہاتھ کا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'manually' as using your 'man' power to do tasks by hand.

Imagine a person operating a machine with their hands instead of pressing buttons.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

کام ہاتھوں سے ہی بہتر ہوتا ہے۔

Kaam haathon se hi behtar hota hai.

Work is done better by hands.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "manuālis" — of the hand

First known use: 15th century

The word 'manually' comes from the Latin 'manuālis', which means 'of the hand'. Over time, it has evolved to refer to actions done by hand rather than automated means.