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 reception area showcases a 21-foot installation created with soil excavated during construction—the building's foundation reborn as art.
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Eglin and nearby installations and training ranges over the eastern Gulf provide unmatched open-water instruction and testing opportunities that exist nowhere else in the United States.
—Shane Weddle, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
This was a major military installation, protected by thousands of soldiers and guarded by Russian and Chinese military technology.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Admission is $18 for adults with discounted tickets for youth and students and includes the other museum installations.
—Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Feb. 2026
Eglin and nearby installations and training ranges over the eastern Gulf provide unmatched open-water instruction and testing opportunities that exist nowhere else in the United States.
—Shane Weddle, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
This was a major military installation, protected by thousands of soldiers and guarded by Russian and Chinese military technology.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
Admission is $18 for adults with discounted tickets for youth and students and includes the other museum installations.
—Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2026
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 28 Feb. 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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