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
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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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Best of all, the chain-link fences will be coming down soon — replaced by a permanent fence that’s certainly a more elegant way to keep the installation safe.
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Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
On the right side of the installation is written the words, End the Occupation Boycott Israel.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 Feb. 2025
As with the Mac installation, this time, everything worked smoothly.
—PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2025
The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
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Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
On the right side of the installation is written the words, End the Occupation Boycott Israel.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 Feb. 2025
As with the Mac installation, this time, everything worked smoothly.
—PCMAG, 5 Feb. 2025
The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for installation
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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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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