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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Barry Collins, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
The first step in the installation process is to determine the layout of the large 2×2-foot panels.
—Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025
But Valve has a long history of streamlining game downloads, updates, and driver installations through Steam itself.
—Ars Technica, 1 Mar. 2025
Stress-free installation is another perk of the service with technicians available to handle assembly and mounting.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 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 13 Mar. 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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