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.
Recent Examples on the Web
After the massive protests in Cuba on July 11, 2021, Wright and Millares created an installation on downtown Miami benches with phrases in support of political prisoners and with a code to add phone credit to cell phones on the island, aiming to help Cubans organize and document what was happening.
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The bill also states that the Connecticut Department of Transportation will evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of one to three solar installations onto exiting highway sound barriers.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Taylor, also in Detroit, brings decades of artmaking experience to bear in video and sound installations that reflect the history and future of the city’s strong hip-hop community.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Apr. 2026
Additional attractions include a custom art installation honoring the Terrible Towel, as well as yard games and photo opportunities.
—Barry Pintar, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
The bill also states that the Connecticut Department of Transportation will evaluate the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of one to three solar installations onto exiting highway sound barriers.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Taylor, also in Detroit, brings decades of artmaking experience to bear in video and sound installations that reflect the history and future of the city’s strong hip-hop community.
—News Desk, Artforum, 8 Apr. 2026
Additional attractions include a custom art installation honoring the Terrible Towel, as well as yard games and photo opportunities.
—Barry Pintar, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 12 Apr. 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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