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instal

 

[ ษชnหˆstษ”หl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

software setup

To install means to place or set up something in a position for use. In computing, it typically refers to the process of copying software onto a computer or device so that it can operate. Installation may involve downloading, unpacking, and configuring software, as well as ensuring that all necessary components are properly set up. This process can vary depending on the system and software being used, but it usually concludes with the software being ready for the user to execute.

Synonyms

activate, configure, deploy, install, set-up

Examples of usage

  • I need to install the new software update.
  • You must install the printer drivers before using the printer.
  • He decided to install the game on his computer.
  • She instructed him to install the application on his phone.

Translations

Translations of the word "instal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น instalar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฅเคพเคชเคฟเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช installieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menginstal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒัั‚ะฐะฝะพะฒะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zainstalowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚คใƒณใ‚นใƒˆใƒผใƒซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท installer

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ instalar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ค์น˜ํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุซุจูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nainstalovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nainลกtalovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎ‰่ฃ…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ namestiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ setja upp

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฝะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒแƒ˜แƒœแƒกแƒขแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ quraลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ instalar

Etymology

The word 'install' derives from the Latin word 'installaire', which means 'to place in a position'. The term was adopted into Middle French as 'installer' and later entered the English language in the late 15th century. Initially, it was used to describe the act of placing a person in a position of authority or office. Over time, particularly with the advent of modern technology in the 20th century, the meaning evolved to encompass the setup of equipment and software. The transition reflects broader technological changes in society as well as the growing importance of computers in everyday life. Today, 'install' is predominantly used in tech-related contexts, emphasizing its role in making software and hardware functional for users.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,390, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.