Instituted: meaning, definitions and examples

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instituted

 

[ ˈɪn.stɪ.tjuːtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal establishment

To institute means to establish, set up, or create something, often a policy, practice, or legal framework. It signifies the formal initiation of a process or an organization.

Synonyms

establish, found, implement, initiate

Examples of usage

  • The company instituted a new policy to improve workplace safety.
  • The charity was instituted in 1995 to provide aid to the needy.
  • The committee was instituted to oversee the project.
  • He instituted changes to the curriculum to enhance student learning.

Translations

Translations of the word "instituted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instituído

🇮🇳 स्थापित

🇩🇪 instituiert

🇮🇩 didirikan

🇺🇦 заснований

🇵🇱 ustanowiony

🇯🇵 設立された

🇫🇷 institué

🇪🇸 instituido

🇹🇷 kurulmuş

🇰🇷 설립된

🇸🇦 مؤسس

🇨🇿 založený

🇸🇰 založený

🇨🇳 设立的

🇸🇮 ustanovljen

🇮🇸 stofnað

🇰🇿 құрылған

🇬🇪 დამკვიდრებული

🇦🇿 təsis edilmiş

🇲🇽 instituido

Word origin

The word 'institute' comes from the Latin 'institutere', which means 'to set up' or 'to establish'. This Latin term is composed of 'in-' meaning 'in, upon' and 'stituere', which means 'to place, set'. The usage of 'institute' in English dates back to the late 14th century, originally referring to an organization established for educational purposes or social reform. Over the centuries, it has evolved to encompass a broader range of meanings that relate to the establishment of rules, laws, and organizations. The past tense form 'instituted' began to appear around the 15th century, highlighting actions that have led to the formation of systems, guidelines, or protocols. Today, 'instituted' is often used in legal contexts, business, and educational settings, showing its significant role in describing formal and official processes.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,107 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.