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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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Two weeks before the design is scheduled for completion, Linley’s team will contact you to determine a date for delivery and installation.
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Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 17 May 2026
Two weeks before the design is scheduled for completion, Linley’s team will contact you to determine a date for delivery and installation.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
At the ceremony, Meghan paid tribute to the children remembered in the installation and underscored the urgent need for stronger global protections for children online.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
The installation is designed to capture approximately 10,000 tonnes of CO2 per year while producing about 30,000 tonnes of fertiliser as a byproduct.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 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 18 May. 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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