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Saj Posted 22 years ago
Grammar

spelling

In india we use the spelling instalation , but in the computer it is INSTALLATION .Which is correct ?
  

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Very interesting, Saj. The double L is correct in BrE and AmE for the noun. AmE uses two Ls also for the verb, 'install', while BrE has the variation 'instal' with only one L.

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  • Very interesting, Saj.
  • The double L is correct in BrE and AmE for the noun.
  • AmE uses two Ls also for the verb, 'install', while BrE has the variation 'instal' with only one L.
  • I am curious as to whether your spelling is always used in IndE, and whether there is an authoritative IndE dictionary published.
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Very interesting, Saj. The double L is correct in BrE and AmE for the noun. AmE uses two Ls also for the verb, 'install', while BrE has the variation 'instal' with only one L.

I am curious as to whether your spelling is always used in IndE, and whether there is an authoritative IndE dictionary published.
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