Meaning & Definition of Establishment in English
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Establishment
/ɪstæblɪʃmənt/
noun
1. The act of forming or establishing something
- "The constitution of a pta group last year"
- "It was the establishment of his reputation"
- "He still remembers the organization of the club"
synonym:
- constitution,
- establishment,
- formation,
- organization,
- organisation
2. An organization founded and united for a specific purpose
synonym:
- institution,
- establishment
3. The persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
- "He claims that the present administration is corrupt"
- "The governance of an association is responsible to its members"
- "He quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment"
synonym:
- administration,
- governance,
- governing body,
- establishment,
- brass,
- organization,
- organisation
4. A public or private structure (business or governmental or educational) including buildings and equipment for business or residence
synonym:
- establishment
5. Any large organization
synonym:
- establishment
6. (ecology) the process by which a plant or animal becomes established in a new habitat
synonym:
- establishment,
- ecesis
7. The cognitive process of establishing a valid proof
synonym:
- establishment,
- validation
Examples of using
In the restaurant we were yesterday, we had to wait two hours before ordering. What a terrible establishment!