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Instillation vs. Installation

Instillation

The process of slowly putting substance or idea into something or someone's mind.

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Installation

/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/

The process of putting something in place or setting it up to be used

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The installation is quick and easy to complete.He supervised the installation of the new art exhibition.

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Instillation involves the gradual introduction of a liquid, while installation is about setting up something for use.
Think of instillation as instill—it slowly drip-feeds an idea or substance.
Installation has the word install in it, suggesting setting up or placement, like installing a program or appliance.

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