replacement
intermediateB1/rɪˈpleɪsmənt/ · re-place-ment
The act of replacing something or someone.
Meanings
The act of replacing something or someone.
کسی چیز یا شخص کی جگہ لینے کا عمل۔
متبادل
mutabadil
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- replacement part
- replacement therapy
- replacement value
Example Sentences
The replacement of the old machine with a new one improved production efficiency.
پرانے مشین کی جگہ نئی مشین نے پیداوار کی کارکردگی کو بہتر بنایا۔
Puranay machine ki jagah nayi machine ne paidawar ki karkardagi ko behtar banaya.
He is looking for a replacement for his broken phone.
وہ اپنی ٹوٹی ہوئی فون کے لئے ایک متبادل تلاش کر رہا ہے۔
Woh apni tooti hui phone ke liye ek mutabadil talash kar raha hai.
The company will provide a replacement if the product is defective.
کمپنی اگر مصنوعات میں خرابی ہو تو متبادل فراہم کرے گی۔
Company agar masnuaat mein kharabi ho to mutabadil faraham kare gi.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Remember ‘replacement’ as replacing an old item with something new.
Picture a broken object being exchanged for a brand new one.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
محبت بھی ہم نے ایسی کی ہے؛ کہ کسی کا بدلنے کو دل نہیں چاہتا۔
Mohabbat bhi hum ne aisi ki hai; ke kisi ka badalne ko dil nahi chahta.
We have loved in such a way; that the heart does not wish to replace anyone.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پرانی چینی نہیں خریدی جاتی.
Purani cheeni nahi khareedi jati.
Old things are not bought.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "replacere" — to place again
First known use: 14th century
The word 'replacement' has evolved from the Latin 'replacere' which means 'to put back'. It has been used in English since the late 14th century.