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 first installation will come on routes from San Francisco to Singapore and London Heathrow, both planned for 2026.
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Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The custom installation at the Palais began last summer and even involved installers rappelling from the ceiling to rig the ceiling loudspeakers, according to Friedrich Deininger, Dolby’s senior director of cinema and partner management for EMEA and India.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 13 May 2025
The exceptional installation has caught the eye of several social media accounts.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
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Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The custom installation at the Palais began last summer and even involved installers rappelling from the ceiling to rig the ceiling loudspeakers, according to Friedrich Deininger, Dolby’s senior director of cinema and partner management for EMEA and India.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 13 May 2025
The exceptional installation has caught the eye of several social media accounts.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2025
The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 20 May. 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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