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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On Saturday, six local immigrant and refugee artists debuted an art installation at the San Diego Central Library, in collaboration with the local historical society, that shows parallels between the experiences of Japanese Americans during World War II and the experiences of immigrants today.
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Part of being able to lower costs for the builder was focused on making the installation process more efficient.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Shannon Riley, founder and CEO of Building 180 – an art production and consulting agency that arranged the installation – told USA TODAY battery and funding reasons limit the subtle chest motions that mimic breathing to an hour a day, from 5-6 p.m.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
The ethereal installation was featured at the palazzo of the Jacqueline Vodoz and Bruno Danese Foundation.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2025
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Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Apr. 2025
Part of being able to lower costs for the builder was focused on making the installation process more efficient.
—Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Shannon Riley, founder and CEO of Building 180 – an art production and consulting agency that arranged the installation – told USA TODAY battery and funding reasons limit the subtle chest motions that mimic breathing to an hour a day, from 5-6 p.m.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
The ethereal installation was featured at the palazzo of the Jacqueline Vodoz and Bruno Danese Foundation.
—Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 30 Apr. 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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