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establishment

The correct spelling is establishment.

How to pronounce establishment

/ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
noun

IPA: /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

Say it like: Est-abl-ish-men-t

The correct spelling is establishment. The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation. For example: "Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business."

Usage Examples

Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.

The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.

Exposing the shabby parts of the establishment.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The act of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
  2. 2.The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
  3. 3.That which is established; as a form of government, a permanent organization, business or force, or the place where one is permanently fixed for residence.
  4. 4.(usually with "the") The ruling class or authority group in a society; especially, an entrenched authority dedicated to preserving the status quo. Also Establishment.
  5. 5.The number of staff required to run a department or organisation (often used in the context of healthcare and other public services).

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