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10 Language-to-English DictionariesWater Supply
/ˈwɔː.tər səˈplaɪ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The system or process of providing water for drinking, irrigation, and other uses.
"The city invested in a new water supply system to ensure clean drinking water for all residents." - 2
The total amount of water available for use in a specific area.
"The water supply in the region has been affected by the recent drought."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'water' originates from the Old English 'wæter', which is related to the Proto-Germanic '*watōr' and the Proto-Indo-European '*wódr̥'. 'Supply' comes from the Old French 'supleer', derived from the Latin 'supplere', meaning to fill up or provide. The combination reflects the provision of water for consumption and use.
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Approvisionnement en eau
Transliteration: Ap-pro-vi-si-on an oh
"L'approvisionnement en eau est essentiel pour la santé publique."
Wasserversorgung
Transliteration: Vasser-fair-zor-gung
"Die Wasserversorgung ist für die Stadtentwicklung entscheidend."
Fornitura d'acqua
Transliteration: For-ni-tu-ra d'aqua
"La fornitura d'acqua è fondamentale per la salute pubblica."
Suministro de agua
Transliteration: Su-mi-nis-tro de a-gua
"El suministro de agua es crucial para el desarrollo urbano."
Abastecimento de água
Transliteration: A-bas-te-ci-men-to de a-gua
"O abastecimento de água é vital para a saúde pública."
जल आपूर्ति
Transliteration: Jal aapurti
"जल आपूर्ति स्वास्थ्य के लिए आवश्यक है।"
供水
Transliteration: Gōng shuǐ
"供水对城市发展至关重要。"
수돗물 공급
Transliteration: Su-dot-mul gong-geup
"수돗물 공급은 공공 건강에 필수적입니다."
水供給
Transliteration: Mizu kyōkyū
"水供給は公共の健康に不可欠です。"
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