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 organization and its owner Paramount have already faced scrutiny over the cancellation of Colbert’s program and its installation of controversial Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss to lead CBS News.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
His brand creates abstract realities through costumes, multimedia installations, 3D graphics and sound design.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Four California attractions made the top 10 list, including Winchester Mystery House in San Jose; Glass Beach at Fort Bragg; Salvation Mountain, a folk-art installation; and the bright pink Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Seven Chinese artists were invited to reinterpret traditional lantern forms through contemporary installations.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 Feb. 2026
His brand creates abstract realities through costumes, multimedia installations, 3D graphics and sound design.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026
Four California attractions made the top 10 list, including Winchester Mystery House in San Jose; Glass Beach at Fort Bragg; Salvation Mountain, a folk-art installation; and the bright pink Madonna Inn in San Luis Obispo.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
Seven Chinese artists were invited to reinterpret traditional lantern forms through contemporary installations.
—Yiling Pan, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2026
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 21 Feb. 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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