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obtaining

intermediateB1

/əbˈteɪnɪŋ/ · ob-tain-ing

To procure or acquire something.

Meanings

verbformal

To procure or acquire something.

کسی چیز کو حاصل کرنا یا خریدنا۔

حاصل کرنا

hasil karna

Formal: حصول

Synonyms

acquiringgainingsecuringحاصل کرناپاناگھر کرنا

Antonyms

losingforsakingdiscardingکھوناچھوڑناضائع کرنا

Common Collocations

  • obtaining information
  • obtaining permission
  • obtaining goods

Example Sentences

He is focused on obtaining a high score on the exam.

وہ امتحان میں اعلیٰ نمبر حاصل کرنے پر مرکوز ہے۔

Woh imtihan mein aala number hasil karne par markooz hai.

The company is obtaining new clients to expand its business.

کمپنی اپنے کاروبار کو بڑھانے کے لیے نئے کلائنٹس حاصل کر رہی ہے۔

Company apne karobar ko barhane ke liye naye clients hasil kar rahi hai.

Obtaining the necessary permits was a lengthy process.

ضروری اجازت نامے حاصل کرنا ایک طویل عمل تھا۔

Zaroori ijazat nama hasil karna aik taweel amal tha.

Easily Confused With

attaining:Attaining refers to reaching a goal or standard, while obtaining is focused on acquiring something.

Word Family

obtain
verbحاصل کرنا
obtained
verbحاصل کیا
obtains
verbحاصل کرتا ہے

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of obtaining as 'getting something to obtain'.

Visualize a person receiving a gift or a diploma, symbolizing the act of obtaining.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

اچھا حصول؛ محنت کا پھل

Achha hasil; mehnat ka phal

Good acquisition; the fruit of labor.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "obtinere" — to hold or keep

First known use: 15th century

The word 'obtaining' has evolved from the Latin 'obtinere', meaning to hold or possess, through Old French into Middle English, becoming a common term used in various contexts, including formal and legal English.