Mounting: meaning, definitions and examples
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mounting
[ ˈmaʊntɪŋ ]
in sports
The action of climbing or hiking up a mountain.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- After a long day of mounting, they finally reached the summit.
- Mounting requires physical strength and endurance.
in technology
The process of attaching a device or component to a structure or object.
Synonyms
attaching, fixing, installation
Examples of usage
- The mounting of the TV on the wall was done professionally.
- Proper mounting of the camera is essential for stable footage.
in finance
The act of increasing or rising, especially in relation to costs or prices.
Synonyms
escalating, increasing, rising
Examples of usage
- The mounting expenses were putting a strain on the company's budget.
- The mounting inflation rate was a cause for concern.
Translations
Translations of the word "mounting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 montagem
🇮🇳 माउंटिंग
🇩🇪 Montage
🇮🇩 pemasangan
🇺🇦 монтаж
🇵🇱 montaż
🇯🇵 取り付け
🇫🇷 montage
🇪🇸 montaje
🇹🇷 montaj
🇰🇷 장착
🇸🇦 تركيب
🇨🇿 montáž
🇸🇰 montáž
🇨🇳 安装
🇸🇮 montaža
🇮🇸 uppsetning
🇰🇿 монтаж
🇬🇪 მონტაჟი
🇦🇿 quraşdırma
🇲🇽 montaje
Word origin
The word 'mounting' has its origins in Middle English, from the Old French word 'monter', meaning 'to climb'. Originally used in the context of climbing mountains, the term has evolved to encompass a variety of meanings across different fields such as sports, technology, and finance.
See also: insurmountable, mount, mountain, mounted, surmount.