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

Developed by British studio Creative Assembly, Total War has sold more than 35 million copies since its launch 25 years ago, with instalments set in ancient Rome, feudal Japan and ancient Egypt.

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The latest instalment has already been bought by television networks in Australia and Spain, with other nations in discussion with the producers.

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To mark the show's birthday, a 45-minute special called The Archers: Truth and Lies will be broadcast in instalments throughout New Year's Day, before being played in full at 19:15.

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So they'll be hoping this fifth instalment of its most successful series, and the return of Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz can help restore things.

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It's the final instalment of Oseman's hit graphic novel series which has followed the lives of Nick and Charlie, two teenage boys who fall for each other at school.

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