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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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 13 Dec. 2025
The bill would also cap statewide community solar generation to 1,750 megawatts, or around 350 five-megawatt installations.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Sam's Club provides affordable automotive services including tires and windshield wipers, with perks like free installation and roadside assistance.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025
The distillery transforms into a holiday destination featuring a 35-foot-tall Christmas tree with more than 400 ornaments and more than 70 unique light installations throughout the grounds.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 12 Dec. 2025
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 17 Dec. 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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