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installed

 

[ ɪnˈstɔːld ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

software

Having been installed on a computer or device.

Synonyms

load, put in place, set-up

Examples of usage

  • The new application comes pre-installed on the latest smartphones.
  • After I installed the software, my computer started running faster.
Context #2 | Verb

general

To put in place for use or service.

Synonyms

fit, place, set-up

Examples of usage

  • I need to install a new air conditioner in my room.
  • They installed a new security system in the building.

Translations

Translations of the word "installed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instalado

🇮🇳 स्थापित

🇩🇪 installiert

🇮🇩 terpasang

🇺🇦 встановлений

🇵🇱 zainstalowany

🇯🇵 インストールされた

🇫🇷 installé

🇪🇸 instalado

🇹🇷 yüklenmiş

🇰🇷 설치된

🇸🇦 مثبت

🇨🇿 nainstalovaný

🇸🇰 nainštalovaný

🇨🇳 安装了

🇸🇮 nameščen

🇮🇸 uppsett

🇰🇿 орнатылған

🇬🇪 დაინსტალირებული

🇦🇿 quraşdırılmış

🇲🇽 instalado

Etymology

The word 'install' originated from the Latin word 'installare', which means 'to place in position'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-16th century. Initially used in the context of setting up equipment or furniture, its usage expanded with the technological advancements of the 20th century to include the installation of software and other digital components.

See also: install, installable, installation, installer, installment, instalment, reinstall, reinstallation, reinstalled, reinstalling, reinstalment, uninstall, uninstallation, uninstaller.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,003, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.