“Installation” or “Instillation”

Overview

installation / instillation are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

installation: (noun) the act of installing something (as equipment).

instillation: (noun) the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop. (noun) a liquid that is instilled drop by drop.

Pronunciation

installation: IH·n·s·t·ah·l·EY·sh·ah·n

instillation: NA

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