Definition of installationnext
1
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installation Hyuk-Woon Kwon, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to France, added that while fusion energy development requires long-term patience and multi-generational cooperation, the installation milestone demonstrates steady progress. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 July 2026 Within Fonex Data Systems, the company hired to do the backbone work, the WJBTN implementation is now considered the model for a successful installation in a remote location. IEEE Spectrum, 30 July 2026 Chinese companies Agibot, Unitree and UBTech accounted for the top-three humanoid companies by installation market share last year, according to Counterpoint. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 July 2026 His latest entry into this way of working is The Oyster (2026), a massive outdoor installation that goes on view today on the western promenade of Governors Island. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for installation
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  • After reinstating the bicameral system for the first time in more than three decades, Peru’s Congress is defining its leadership two days before Fujimori’s July 28 presidential inauguration for the 2026-2031 term.
    ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
  • Two decades after inauguration, Maya Moore led the field with around 33,000 fan votes.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2026
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  • Storm voted yes on two March bills supporting the Chiefs’ planned Kansas facilities.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 26 July 2026
  • The team has also floated building its next stadium at the Alameda compound that houses the team’s own training facility, where the Raiders used to practice.
    Shomik Mukherjee, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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  • Mornings at the camp are dedicated to light exercise, camp songs, positive affirmations and a gentle initiation into meditation.
    Savita Patel, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
  • Neptune can represent imagination, spirituality, idealism and illusion, while Aries is concerned with selfhood, courage and initiation.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 31 Jul. 2026.

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