installment

noun

in-ˈstȯl-mənt How to pronounce installment (audio)
variants also instalment
Definition of installmentnext
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization attended the installment of the new university president

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Recent Examples of installment Robert Burke took over the role for the third installment in 1993. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Meta said payments will be distributed in annual installments over a 10-year period. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The game’s newest installment will allow players to toggle between the perspectives of Jason and Lucia, who exhibit a Bonnie-and-Clyde dynamic as the player follows their story. — Angela Yang, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2026 Fans across the country have been eager to get their hands on GTA 6, which is arriving 13 years after the debut of the fifth installment. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installment
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  1. inauguration
  2. inaugural
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  • Han was also charged with giving lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong, a Yoon loyalist, 100 million won ($73,000) months before Yoon’s inauguration in May 2022.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Presidency The political struggle continued through Arévalo’s inauguration.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of inauguration
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of inaugural

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“Installment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installment. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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