Is this sentence correct (or does it make sense)?
"I intend to withdraw the money by installments. Not all at once."
(Note: By 'installments', I mean little by little.
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Christine Christie Is this sentence correct (or does it make sense)? No. In financial parlance, "installment" has a specific definition to do with repaying debt.
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Christine ChristieIs this sentence correct (or does it make sense)?
No. In financial parlance, "installment" has a specific definition to do with repaying debt. There are many ways to say what you want, perhaps "I intend to withdraw the money bit by bit." "Little by little" is good, too.
Use of "installment"
You can buy the refrigerator on the installment plan. Pay $105 per month for 12 months. Or you can pay cash up front and it will cost $1200.