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water supply

water supply

Meaning of water supply

water delivery system

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British English/ˈwɔːtə səˈplaɪ/
American English/ˈwɔtɚ səˌplaɪ/
Russian transcription[vɐdəsnɐˈbʐenʲɪje]
water supply
water supply - водоснабжение
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water supply with Russian translation

water supply usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Сегодня утром инженер проверяет водоснабжение в нашем доме.

The water supply in our block is being inspected by the engineer this morning.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Объявили, что из‑за ремонта труб водоснабжение будет ограничено на несколько часов.

They announced the water supply will be reduced for a few hours because of pipe repairs.

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water supply belongs to the topic "Housing and Utilities". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

water supplyводоснабжение
messбеспорядок
dustпыль
stainпятно
trashмусор
toolинструмент
sinkраковина

water supply synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between water supply / water network / water provision / municipal water / plumbing / water pipes

🇬🇧English
water supply

The general term for provision of water to users (sources, treatment, delivery).

B1Very Often

The city improved its water supply after the drought.

Город улучшил водоснабжение после засухи.

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water network

A connected set of pipes, treatment and storage facilities; often interchangeable with 'water system'.

B1Often

The water network needs regular maintenance to avoid contamination.

Сеть водоснабжения нуждается в регулярном обслуживании, чтобы избежать загрязнения.

W
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water provision

A more formal term emphasizing the act or service of providing water to people or places.

B1Rarely

The report examined water provision in rural communities.

В отчёте рассматривалось обеспечение водой сельских сообществ.

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municipal water

Water provided by a municipality or public authority; highlights the source/provider rather than the system.

B1Often

Many rural homes do not have access to municipal water and use wells instead.

У многих сельских домов нет доступа к муниципальной воде, и они используют колодцы.

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plumbing

Refers mainly to the pipes, fittings and fixtures inside buildings (indoor pipework).

B1Very Often

We called a plumber because the plumbing under the sink was leaking.

Мы вызвали сантехника, потому что промывка под раковиной протекала.

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water pipes

The physical pipes that carry water, either in buildings or in networks.

B1Very Often

Old water pipes were replaced to stop the leaks.

Старые водопроводные трубы заменили, чтобы прекратить протечки.

W
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water distribution

Focuses on the process and infrastructure that deliver treated water to users.

B1Often

Water distribution must be improved to reduce losses in the system.

Распределение воды нужно улучшить, чтобы сократить потери в системе.

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water infrastructure

A broader term covering physical assets (pipes, plants, reservoirs) and facilities that support water services.

B1Often

Investments in water infrastructure are needed to prevent future shortages.

Необходимы инвестиции в водную инфраструктуру, чтобы предотвратить будущие перебои.

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water supply translation: водоснабжение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce water supply

/ˈwɔːtə səˈplaɪ/

water supply translation

водоснабжение

water supply examples

The water supply in our block is being inspected by the engineer this morning.

water supply transcription

/ˈwɔːtə səˈplaɪ/, /ˈwɔtɚ səˌplaɪ/

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water supply meaning: what does it mean?

water delivery system

water supply pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

water supply is pronounced as /ˈwɔːtə səˈplaɪ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

water supply definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The water supply in our block is being inspected by the engineer this morning. Translation: Сегодня утром инженер проверяет водоснабжение в нашем доме.

Is water supply part of Housing and Utilities vocabulary?

Yes, water supply (водоснабжение) can be learned in the Housing and Utilities topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is water supply part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, water supply (водоснабжение) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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