upimaji
oo-pee-MAH-jee
How to say it
Swahiliupimajioo-pee-MAH-jeesoon
Englishtesting, test; measuring, surveyingsoon
Frenchdépistage, test; mesure, arpentagesoon
Meaning
Checking something with a test or a measure, such as medical tests for a disease, measuring land for title deeds, or weighing and grading goods.
Good to know
U class noun with no plural, from kupima, to measure or test. Upimaji wa VVU is HIV testing and upimaji wa ardhi land surveying.
Examples
- Upimaji wa kisukari unatolewa bure leo.Diabetes testing is offered free today.
- Wananchi wanasubiri upimaji wa viwanja vyao.People are waiting for their plots to be surveyed.
- Kituo hiki kina vifaa vya kisasa vya upimaji.This center has modern testing equipment.
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