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installation

noun

ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce installation (audio)
Definition of installationnext
1
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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2
as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installation The installation of a kennel or coyote-proof fencing is a long-term solution for protecting pets. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026 The show’s inner section was taken over by French artist JR’s massive black-and-white installation Diluvium. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Common exclusions can include pre-existing conditions, improper maintenance or installation, structural problems and certain issues involving rust, corrosion or sediment buildup. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026 The town's target to achieve full installation and system testing is December. — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installation
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  1. inauguration
  2. facility
  3. inaugural
  4. initiation
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  • In his inauguration speech, Min Aung Hlaing pledged to restore normal engagement with ASEAN and to work to strengthen international relations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • McKee will remain in office until the next governor's inauguration in January 2027.
    — Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of inauguration
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  • In February, a little more than a month after his release in Clay County, Indiana, Cazares was back at an ICE facility.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The confrontation began Friday after a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a mosque, and gunmen stormed the facility, killing 21 people and wounding 103 others.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of facility
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of inaugural
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  • Tirzepatide has been shown to reduce the effectiveness of oral hormonal contraceptives during treatment initiation and dose increases, so the FDA advises using an alternate method for four weeks during those periods.
    — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Jefferies initiates Alpha Teknova as buy Jefferies said in its initiation of Alpha Teknova that the biotech company best positioned for growth.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of initiation

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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