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machine

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/məˈʃiːn/ · ma-chine

A device that uses mechanical power to perform a particular task.

Meanings

nounformal

A device that uses mechanical power to perform a particular task.

ایک آلہ جو مخصوص کام انجام دینے کے لیے مکینیکل طاقت استعمال کرتا ہے۔

مشین

machine

Formal: نظام

Synonyms

devicemechanismengineآلہانجینخودکار نظام

Antonyms

living beingmanual laborزندہ مخلوقہاتھ کی مزدوری

Common Collocations

  • washing machine
  • cooking machine
  • machine learning

Example Sentences

The washing machine is broken.

کنگن مشین خراب ہے۔

Kangan machine kharab hai.

This machine can cut metal.

یہ مشین دھات کاٹ سکتی ہے۔

Yeh machine dhaat kaat sakti hai.

He operates the machine with great skill.

وہ مشین کو مہارت سے چلاتا ہے۔

Woh machine ko maharat se chalata hai.

Easily Confused With

mechanism:A mechanism refers more to the structure and functioning of the system, while a machine is a complete device that performs tasks.

Word Family

machinery
nounمشینری
to machine
verbمشین کے ذریعے بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a machine as a 'magic' tool that does complex tasks effortlessly.

Picture a factory filled with robotic machines working on an assembly line.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھ کی طاقت مشین کی طاقت سے بہتر ہے

Haath ki taqat machine ki taqat se behtar hai

The strength of hands is better than the strength of machines.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "machina" — device, tool

First known use: 15th century

The word 'machine' originated from the Latin 'machina', which means a device or mechanism. It has evolved over centuries to denote various mechanical and electronic devices.