install

Meanings

• Verb

  To put or mount (a piece of software, equipment, etc.) in position ready for use.

  - "I will install the new software on your computer."
  - "The technician will install the new printer for you."
  - "You need to install the latest security patch on your phone."

• Verb

  To set up or establish (something, especially a new system or organization)

  - "The new CEO will install a new management team."
  - "The government is installing a new policy on immigration."
  - "The company is installing a new HR system."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with install
install , distall , compostal , reinstall , instalment

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Variants

List of all variants of install that leads to same result
instal , install , installed , installer , installers , installing , installs , instals , instaled , instaling

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'install' comes from the Latin 'instaurare', which means 'to restore' or 'to renew'. It was first used in English in the 15th century to mean 'to set up' or 'to establish'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'installation art' refers to art that is created specifically for a particular location or space.

2. In the early days of computing, users would often have to install software from floppy disks or CDs.

3. The term 'installment' comes from the Latin 'installa', meaning 'placing in a store'. It originally referred to a payment made in regular installments.

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Related Concepts

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1. Installation: The act of installing software, hardware, or systems.

2. Installer: A person or program that installs software or hardware.

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Culture

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In literature, 'install' has been used metaphorically to describe the process of putting someone in a position of power or authority. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Macbeth is 'installed' as king after he has murdered the rightful monarch.

How to Memorize "install"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of putting something in place or position, such as a picture of someone installing a new printer.
   - Imagine the steps involved in installing software on a computer.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'install' with the idea of setting up or establishing something.
   - Think of the word 'installation' and the idea of putting something in place.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Install Software' to remember the meaning of the word.
   - Create a visual image of installing something to help remember the definition.

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