establishment
/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ.mənt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: establishments
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
Noun
Examples
Since their establishment of the company in 1984, they have grown into a global business.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The state of being established, founded, etc.; fixed state.
Noun
Examples
The firm celebrated twenty years since their establishment by updating their look.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “establishment” mean?
The act or process of establishing; a ratifying or ordaining; settlement; confirmation.
Is “establishment” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.