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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Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
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See renderings of the new installation here and learn more about the closing, the new structure’s price tag, free shuttle rides and how state funds will help nearby businesses impacted by the project.
—Stephen Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
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Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Nuriev’s immersive installation will feature old and new objects, many of which are antiques alight in chrome in a modern era.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
The automotive industry has gone all in on robotics, accounting for a third of all consumer robot installations in 2024, according to a survey by the International Federation of Robotics.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
See renderings of the new installation here and learn more about the closing, the new structure’s price tag, free shuttle rides and how state funds will help nearby businesses impacted by the project.
—Stephen Wilder, Cincinnati Enquirer, 14 Jan. 2026
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 16 Jan. 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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