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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Govan said 45 curators collaborated on the installation, which fills about 110,000 square feet of gallery space and will continue to evolve over time.
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City News Service, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
The fair will include large-scale installations and new commissions by artists such as Khalid Al Banna, Hashel Al Lamki, and Sudarshan Shetty, as well as partnerships with major regional institutions including Alserkal Avenue, Art Jameel, and the Sharjah Art Foundation.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
One of the most important elements in crafting the perfect festival fashion pic is posing next to the various art installations throughout the festival grounds.
—Carolyn Burt, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Sitting along a high-traffic tollway requires the installation of sound barriers to run along the west and north sides of the property.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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City News Service, Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
The fair will include large-scale installations and new commissions by artists such as Khalid Al Banna, Hashel Al Lamki, and Sudarshan Shetty, as well as partnerships with major regional institutions including Alserkal Avenue, Art Jameel, and the Sharjah Art Foundation.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
One of the most important elements in crafting the perfect festival fashion pic is posing next to the various art installations throughout the festival grounds.
—Carolyn Burt, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2026
Sitting along a high-traffic tollway requires the installation of sound barriers to run along the west and north sides of the property.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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