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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The lobby is full of installations and furniture that double as art, like a floor-to-ceiling digital art display and antique tables encased within modern glass tables.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The agency said some stations where installation remains under construction may still have old gates or nearby emergency doors open temporarily to ensure system access.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Many ports still struggle to deploy shore power at scale because of limited grid capacity, lengthy utility connection timelines, space constraints, complex permitting requirements, and the high costs associated with conventional shore-side power installations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Kind Seoul had just become South Korea’s first permanent Auracast installation.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 June 2026
The agency said some stations where installation remains under construction may still have old gates or nearby emergency doors open temporarily to ensure system access.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Many ports still struggle to deploy shore power at scale because of limited grid capacity, lengthy utility connection timelines, space constraints, complex permitting requirements, and the high costs associated with conventional shore-side power installations.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 May 2026
Kind Seoul had just become South Korea’s first permanent Auracast installation.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 31 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 4 Jun. 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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