INSTALL
/ɪnˈstɔːl/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of INSTALL
Installer. A software utility that installs an application.
"After inserting the disk, you need to run the install."
An installation. (Usage originated as a truncated form of the word installation.)
To connect, set up or prepare something for use.
"I haven't installed the new operating system yet because of all the bugs."
To admit formally into an office, rank or position.
"He was installed as Chancellor of the University."
To establish or settle in.
"I installed myself in my usual chair by the fire."
Examples of INSTALL in a Sentence
- "After inserting the disk, you need to run the install."
- "I haven't installed the new operating system yet because of all the bugs."
- "He was installed as Chancellor of the University."
- "I installed myself in my usual chair by the fire."
Word Details
Is INSTALL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, INSTALL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of INSTALL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 57 points total.
Letter Values for INSTALL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | i | n | s | t | a | l | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in INSTALL
100 words from the letters in INSTALL
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How to Use INSTALL in Word Games
INSTALL is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since INSTALL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 57 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble INSTALL to find 100 additional valid words.