establishment

noun
UK: /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
US: /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/

  1. A business or organization.

    1. The new restaurant is a nice establishment.
    2. This establishment has been serving the community for many years.

  2. The people who run a government or large organization.

    1. The establishment is trying to stay in power.
    2. He is viewed as a threat to the political establishment.

  3. The act of starting or creating something.

    1. The establishment of the new school was a success.
    2. The establishment of clear rules improved the workplace environment.

Synonyms

organization proof foundation business confirmation system creation
establishment transitive-verb

  1. To start or create something; to set up.

    1. We need to establish a routine.
    2. The company hopes to establish a branch in Asia next year.

  2. To discover or prove something.

    1. Can you establish your claim?
    2. The investigation will establish the facts of the case.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "establishment" in English means: A business or organization., The people who run a government or large organization., The act of starting or creating something..

The phonetic transcription of "establishment" is /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ in British English and /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "establishment": organization, proof, foundation, business, confirmation, system, creation.

Example usage of "establishment": "The new restaurant is a nice establishment.". More examples on the page.