Definition

A unit of measurement equal to one hundred thousand, often used in the context of money or large quantities.

Example

The project cost over five lakh rupees.

Conversation

Did you hear that they raised a fund of over a lakh for the charity event?

Wow, that's impressive! It shows how generous people can be.

I know, right? I didn't expect them to collect that much money.

Me neither! It's great to see the community coming together like this.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'lakh' originates from the Sanskrit word 'लक्ष' (lakṣa), meaning 'hundred thousand'. It is commonly used in South Asian countries to denote a numeral value of 100,000.

Memory Tip

Think of the Sanskrit word for 'hundred thousand' — that's what 'lakh' represents, a large number.

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