installation
noun
in·stal·la·tion
ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: the act of installing : the state of being installed
2
: something that is installed for use
3
: a military camp, fort, or base
4
: a work of art that usually consists of multiple components often in mixed media and that is exhibited in a usually large space in an arrangement specified by the artist
Examples of installation in a Sentence
The cable company offers lower prices and free installation.
These products are designed for easy installation.
Her installation as president will take place tomorrow.
The room contained the company's large computer installation.
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The problem was what the extensions were doing after installation.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
That could mean tightening sanctions on remaining power brokers, expanding strikes against security installations and militias, covertly supporting insurgent factions, and using Maduro’s prospective trial as a global stage on which to delegitimize Chavismo once and for all.
—Robert Muggah, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
This marks the first time Hisense has scaled RGB MiniLED technology down to smaller screen sizes intended for everyday living rooms rather than showcase installations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Montgomery says that while Venezuelans can and are within their rights to rejoice about the removal of a totalitarian leader, the installation of Maduro's vice president limits the real change the country may see.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
That could mean tightening sanctions on remaining power brokers, expanding strikes against security installations and militias, covertly supporting insurgent factions, and using Maduro’s prospective trial as a global stage on which to delegitimize Chavismo once and for all.
—Robert Muggah, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
This marks the first time Hisense has scaled RGB MiniLED technology down to smaller screen sizes intended for everyday living rooms rather than showcase installations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Jan. 2026
Montgomery says that while Venezuelans can and are within their rights to rejoice about the removal of a totalitarian leader, the installation of Maduro's vice president limits the real change the country may see.
—Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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installation
noun
in·stal·la·tion
ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən
1
: the act of installing : the state of being installed
2
: something installed for use
3
: a military base
4
: a work of art that consists of multiple pieces arranged in a large space
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