mounting

noun
UK: /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/
US: /ˈmaʊntɪŋ/

  1. The act of fixing something in place or on a support.

    1. The mounting of the picture was done carefully.
    2. The proper mounting of the surveillance equipment is crucial for gathering data.

  2. A backing or support for attachment.

    1. This mounting is not suitable for heavy objects.
    2. Choose a durable mounting to ensure the stability of the display.

Synonyms

installation support ascent increase
mounting verb

  1. Present participle of 'mount'; ascending or increasing.

    1. The mounting pressure forced us to act quickly.
    2. Mounting costs are making it difficult to stay within our budget.

  2. Present participle of 'mount'; fixing something into position.

    1. He is mounting the camera on a tripod.
    2. She was carefully mounting the photos in the scrapbook.
mounting adjective

  1. Increasing gradually.

    1. There's a mounting pile of work to do.
    2. We must address the mounting concerns about data privacy immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mounting" in English means: The act of fixing something in place or on a support., A backing or support for attachment..

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

Synonyms for "mounting": installation, support, ascent, increase.

Example usage of "mounting": "The mounting of the picture was done carefully.". More examples on the page.