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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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 21 Dec. 2025
That would include the installation of an elevator to ensure ADA compliance, upgraded security measures, and modernized climate control.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2025
Get out of the cold with a visit to Meow Wolf’s House of Eternal Return, an immersive art installation that’s perfect for kids (and the young at heart).
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
O’Neal is known for both his neo-impressionist paintings and for large-scale installations of souvenir caricature figurines reflecting on the historic commodification of Black creativity.
—Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 19 Dec. 2025
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 22 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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