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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According to Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The MasterFrame 600’s factory configuration uses the power supply mounting flange to close off the bottom of the expansion slot panel, so its installation kit includes an adapter plate to close off the same area whenever a builder decides to instead mount its power supply above the motherboard.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
The festival includes music on four free stages, dozens of food trucks and restaurants, bourbon and beer tastings and cultural installations.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
San Jose ranked fifth in solar panel installations per capita and had almost half of its electricity coming from renewable sources.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 4 Oct. 2025
The MasterFrame 600’s factory configuration uses the power supply mounting flange to close off the bottom of the expansion slot panel, so its installation kit includes an adapter plate to close off the same area whenever a builder decides to instead mount its power supply above the motherboard.
—Thomas Soderstrom, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2025
The festival includes music on four free stages, dozens of food trucks and restaurants, bourbon and beer tastings and cultural installations.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Oct. 2025
San Jose ranked fifth in solar panel installations per capita and had almost half of its electricity coming from renewable sources.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
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 9 Oct. 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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