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- DictionaryIn·stall/inˈstôl/
verb
- 1. place or fix (equipment or machinery) in position ready for use: "we're planning to install a new shower"
- 2. place (someone) in a new position of authority, especially with ceremony: "he was installed as music director at the Cathedral of St. Barbara in Cracow"
“Install” refers to the act of putting something in place, while “download” or “upload” refers to the process of transferring data to or from a computer or other device. For example, if you are downloading a new app, you would say “I am downloading a new app,” not “I am installing a new app.”
in•stall (in stôl′ ), v.t. to place in position or connect for service or use: to install a heating system. to establish in an office, position, or place: to install oneself in new quarters. to induct into an office or the like with ceremonies or formalities. Also, instal. Medieval Latin installāre. See in - 2, stall1. late Middle English 1375–1425
There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb install. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of install in Essential American English Dictionary. install. verb. us/ɪnˈstɔl/ B1. to put a piece of equipment somewhere and make it ready to use: The school has installed a burglar alarm. B1. to put software onto a computer. (Definition of install from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
installer: a person who installs things, such as appliances or carpet. The meaning of install. Definition of install. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
Definition of installation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
The install() command generates a file, cmake_install.cmake, inside the build directory, which is used internally by the generated install target and by CPack. You can also invoke this script manually with cmake-P. This script accepts several variables:
