device
intermediateB1/dɪˈvaɪs/ · de-vice
A piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a specific function.
Meanings
A piece of equipment or a mechanism designed to serve a specific function.
ایک ایسا آلہ یا ساز و سامان جو خاص مقصد کے لئے بنایا گیا ہو۔
آلہ
aala
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- electronic device
- medical device
- communication device
Example Sentences
The device can store large amounts of data.
یہ آلہ بڑی مقدار میں معلومات ذخیرہ کر سکتا ہے۔
Yeh aala bari miqdar mein maloomat zakheera kar sakta hai.
She bought a new device for her home.
اس نے اپنے گھر کے لئے ایک نیا آلہ خریدا۔
Us ne apne ghar ke liye aik naya aala khareeda.
The device works efficiently under different conditions.
یہ آلہ مختلف حالات میں مؤثر طریقے سے کام کرتا ہے۔
Yeh aala mukhtalif halat mein mo'asar tareeqe se kaam karta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a device like a 'divine solution' for a problem.
Imagine a smartphone as a versatile device for many tasks.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "devīcium" — a way of doing, a machinery
First known use: 14th century
The word 'device' evolved through Middle English from the Old French word 'devis', which meant 'to devise or plan'.