Mounting: meaning, definitions and examples

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mounting

 

[ ˈmaʊntɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in sports

The action of climbing or hiking up a mountain.

Synonyms

ascension, climbing, hiking

Examples of usage

  • After a long day of mounting, they finally reached the summit.
  • Mounting requires physical strength and endurance.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,294 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.