installation
|in-sta-la-tion|
/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
(install)
set up or position
Etymology
'installation' originates from the Latin word 'installare,' where 'in-' meant 'into' and 'stallare' meant 'to place or set up.'
'installare' transformed into the Old French word 'installer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'installation' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'to place or set up something,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of putting something in place for use or service.
The installation of the new software took several hours.
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Noun 2
a large piece of equipment or machinery that has been installed.
The factory's installation was completed last month.
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Noun 3
a military base or camp.
The military installation is located on the outskirts of the city.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41