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 artist, Reven Marie Swanson, has art installations across the country, and even some overseas.
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Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 22 June 2026
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—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Under this contract, the developer will deploy BWRX-300 small modular reactors, designating the Ohio installation as one of the earliest commercial small modular reactor initiatives in the United States.
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Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 22 June 2026
The entire project, including demolition, excavation, landscaping repairs and the installation of garden beds, cost roughly $15,500.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 21 June 2026
Under this contract, the developer will deploy BWRX-300 small modular reactors, designating the Ohio installation as one of the earliest commercial small modular reactor initiatives in the United States.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 June 2026
An incredible, state of the art solar installation powers everything from guest suites to plunge pools.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 21 June 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 25 Jun. 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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