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
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Changes in state regulations governing solar energy metering in California have helped to dampen demand for solar installations.
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George Avalos, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
This year’s event will focus on art from India and a special installation from the Museum’s Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of South Asian paintings.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024
From 2013, Ivanov headed a defense ministry construction company which builds housing for soldiers and at high-security installations.
—Reuters, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
In its application for the grant, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation said the solar installation would help prevent nearly 2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions from harming the state's environment annually.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
The first part, guided by a humanoid robot called Aura, includes a 360-degree avatar capture and a 50-foot-high holographic installation.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
Kuwata’s installation served also as a sort of couture salon, where customers could book appointments for ad-hoc fittings.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
These units are a permanent part of your home and usually require professional installation.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Wallace sent me a schedule that included an environmental-film festival, presentations by doctors and research scientists, an art installation, and a community vigil.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024
George Avalos, The Mercury News, 26 Apr. 2024
This year’s event will focus on art from India and a special installation from the Museum’s Edwin Binney 3rd Collection of South Asian paintings.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2024
From 2013, Ivanov headed a defense ministry construction company which builds housing for soldiers and at high-security installations.
—Reuters, NBC News, 24 Apr. 2024
In its application for the grant, the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation said the solar installation would help prevent nearly 2 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions from harming the state's environment annually.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
The first part, guided by a humanoid robot called Aura, includes a 360-degree avatar capture and a 50-foot-high holographic installation.
—Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 23 Apr. 2024
Kuwata’s installation served also as a sort of couture salon, where customers could book appointments for ad-hoc fittings.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 23 Apr. 2024
These units are a permanent part of your home and usually require professional installation.
—Sharon Brandwein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2024
Wallace sent me a schedule that included an environmental-film festival, presentations by doctors and research scientists, an art installation, and a community vigil.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 1 May. 2024.
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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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