instalment

¹ British  

/ ɪnˈstɔːlmənt /

noun

1. one of the portions, usually equal, into which a debt is divided for payment at specified intervals over a fixed period

2. a portion of something that is issued, broadcast, or published in parts, such as a serial in a magazine

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instalment ² British  

/ ɪnˈstɔːlmənt /

noun

1. another word for installation

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Etymology

Origin of instalment

C18: from obsolete estallment, probably from Old French estaler to fix, hence to agree rate of payment, from estal something fixed, place, from Old High German stal _stall ¹

Example Sentences

Based on a cult manga, the second instalment of a dark trilogy about revenge tackled social inequalities -- a hallmark of Korean cinema.

From Barron's

There would also be a knock-on effect on transfers, not only in the quality of players the club could attract but also in paying off £337m in outstanding instalments for current players.

From BBC

Scream 7 sees the return of Canadian actress Neve Campbell as Sidney Prescott after she opted out of the previous instalment due to a salary dispute.

From Barron's

A swarm of tourists craned their necks to see the instalment of the cross's upper arm, visible amid the scaffolding and workers who put finishing touches from their harnesses.

From Barron's

A refrigerator and a small television - both bought by Dipu on instalments - stand out, quiet markers of a future he was still trying to build.

From BBC