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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ABC News, 24 May 2026
The insurgents frequently target security forces, government installations and civilians in the province and elsewhere in the country.
—Abdul Sattar, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
The facility has been described by Dow and X-energy as the first grid-scale advanced nuclear installation in North America specifically intended to serve an industrial operation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
The weekend kicks off with an Artists Dinner, during which guests are invited to explore experimental installations and performances across the Watermill Campus.
—Kristen Tauer, Footwear News, 23 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 27 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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