No. 3,369 in Arabic
عيار
The Arabic word "عيار" can mean "caliber," "standard," "gauge," or "measure," depending on context.
In a sentence
الذهب هنا عيار 24.
The gold here is 24 carats.
In this sentence, 'عيار' is used to denote the quality or purity of gold, often measured in carats.
عيار السلاح يجب أن يناسب ذخائره.
The weapon's caliber must match its ammunition.
Here, 'عيار' is used to describe the caliber of a weapon, referring to the diameter of the barrel or the bullet.
قام الرجل بتحديد عيار الساعة لضبط الوقت.
The man adjusted the clock’s calibration to set the time.
In this usage, 'عيار' refers to calibration or adjustment, indicating the fine-tuning of an instrument for accuracy.
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