Jihoz

Jihoz is a noun used in Persian, Urdu and related languages to denote equipment, apparatus, or devices required to perform a task. The core sense covers tangible items such as tools, machinery, instruments, and electronic devices, as well as the broader set of items assembled for a specific function. In everyday language jihoz can refer to household appliances as well as specialized equipment used in fields such as medicine, industry, or defense. The term is widely found in technical writing and manuals where a distinction is made between the jihoz and the resources or personnel needed to operate them.

Etymology and cross-linguistic notes: Jihoz derives from Arabic جِهاز (jihāz), meaning equipment or apparatus, and has cognates in other languages such as Turkish ci haz (cihaz). In Persian and Urdu usage, the word is common and can be extended through compounds to indicate the domain or type of equipment, often qualified by adjectives describing its function or field.

Usage and nuance: While the word emphasizes the objects themselves, it is sometimes contrasted with broader logistical elements like funding or supplies in discussions of planning and operations. It is a general term that covers a wide range of devices and gear, from simple daily tools to complex machinery used in specialized industries.

See also: Equipment, apparatus, device. Related terms appear in Turkish as ci haz and in other languages with similar roots describing tools and instruments.