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storage

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/ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/ · sto-rage

the action or method of storing something for future use.

Meanings

nounformal

the action or method of storing something for future use.

کسی چیز کو مستقبل کے استعمال کے لیے محفوظ کرنے کا عمل یا طریقہ۔

ذخیرہ

zakhirah

Formal: ذخیرے کا عمل

Synonyms

depositorywarehousecacheگودامذخیرہمحفوظ

Antonyms

lossdepletiondisposalنقصانختمقبضہ

Common Collocations

  • cloud storage
  • data storage
  • storage space

Example Sentences

The storage facilities are well-equipped for large items.

ذخیرہ کرنے کی تنصیبات بڑے آئٹمز کے لیے اچھی طرح سے لیس ہیں۔

Zakhirah karne ki tansibat bade items ke liye achi tarah se les hain.

She needs more storage for her books and files.

اسے اپنی کتابوں اور فائلوں کے لیے مزید ذخیرہ درکار ہے۔

Use apni kitabon aur files ke liye mazeed zakhirah darkaar hai.

The storage of food is essential for survival.

خوراک کا ذخیرہ کرنا بقاء کے لیے ضروری ہے۔

Khorak ka zakhirah karna baqa ke liy zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

storage room:A storage room is a specific area designated for storing items, whereas 'storage' can refer to the general concept of holding items.

Word Family

store
verbمحفوظ کرنا
stored
verbمحفوظ کیا
storeroom
nounذخیرہ کمرہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'storage' as a 'store' where items are kept.

Imagine a room filled with boxes and labeled containers.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ذخیرہ کرتا ہے تو نقصان سے بچتا ہے۔

Zakhirah karta hai to nuqsan se bachta hai.

He who stores saves himself from loss.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "storgage" — the act of storing goods

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from Middle English, originally denoting the action of storing.