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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Take your time during preparation, planning, and installation to avoid these common mistakes when applying plastic window wrap.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 28 Dec. 2025
Take your time during preparation, planning, and installation to avoid these common mistakes when applying plastic window wrap.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025
This configuration appears to be a temporary installation, seemingly aimed at converting the merchant vessel into a heavily armed surface combatant, reported SCMP.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 27 Dec. 2025
In contrast, electric heat pumps tend have higher upfront costs but lower installation costs and can be more efficient in moderate climates, resulting in lower lifetime operating costs.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 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 29 Dec. 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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