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delay meaning in Hindi

देर der

UK/dɪˈleɪ//dɪˈleɪ/

delay in Hindi: देर (der), विलंब (vilamb). In English, delay means a period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

Hindi words for delay

period of time before an event occurs; act of delaying
देर der, विलंब vilamb

English meaning of delay

  1. noun A period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.
  2. noun An audio effects unit that introduces a controlled delay.
  3. noun Synonym of promise (“object representing delayed result”).
  4. noun An amount of time provided on each move before one's clock starts to tick; a less common time control than increment.

Full definition of delay

delay in a sentence

  • the delay before the echo of a sound
  • Two twenty minutes' delays.
  • The mail is delayed by a heavy fall of snow.

Synonyms of delay

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Questions about delay in Hindi

What is the meaning of delay in Hindi?
Delay in Hindi is देर (der), विलंब (vilamb).
delay का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Delay: देर (der), विलंब (vilamb).
What does delay mean in English?
Delay means a period of time before an event occurs; the act of delaying; procrastination; lingering inactivity.

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