installed

word · lemma: install

/ˌɪnˈstɔɫd/
in-STAWLD
/ɪnstˈɔːld/
in-STAWLD

Definition

Put a program, equipment, or system in place so it can be used. It often refers to adding software to a computer, but can also mean setting up hardware or appliances.

Usage & Nuances

'Installed' is the past tense and past participle of 'install.' Commonly used with 'software', 'app', 'equipment', or 'system.' In tech, 'installed' usually means set up and ready to use. Not used for people. Don't confuse with 'set up' (can be less permanent or more general).

Spanish: instaladoPortuguese (BR): instaladoPortuguese (PT): instaladoChinese (Simplified): 已安装Chinese (Traditional): 已安裝Hindi: स्थापितArabic: مثبتBengali: ইনস্টল করা হয়েছে - স্থাপন করা হয়েছেRussian: установлен - установленныйJapanese: インストールされた - 設置されたVietnamese: được cài đặt - đã lắp đặtKorean: 설치된Turkish: kuruldu - takıldı - monte edildiUrdu: انسٹال کیا گیا - نصب کیا گیاIndonesian: terpasang - dipasang

Example Sentences

The new software was installed on my computer.

basic

They installed a new air conditioner in the office.

basic

The app is not installed on your phone.

basic

I finally installed the new lights in the kitchen after weeks of waiting.

natural

Have you installed the latest update yet? It fixes a lot of bugs.

natural

All the necessary drivers are already installed on this computer.

natural