Bahasa Melayu

acuan

Bahasa Melayu

English

mould, model, matrix

Acuan is a mould or model used to shape something, or a standard pattern to follow.

اچوان

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Kuih itu dibuat menggunakan acuan bulat.

    The cake was made using a round mould.

  2. Rancangan itu boleh dijadikan acuan untuk projek lain.

    The plan can be used as a model for other projects.

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acuan

It can also mean a model or pattern.

Word family

Common derived forms

acu
to direct at; point at; aim at; try out
memacu
to spur on; to drive; to speed

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.