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
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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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Though his Field Lighting makes clear reference to Noguchi, Baker veers into other lanes as well: surrealism and modernism, notably, the wire works of Alexander Calder and Fausto Melotti’s installations of brass and textiles.
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Morgan Meier, Curbed, 14 Dec. 2024
According to Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
While no direct threats to the installation were identified, officials confirmed several instances of drones entering the airspace, with security measures in place to address any potential risks.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Reece Rogers Indeed, for several months earlier this year, unidentified drones repeatedly circled Plant 42 in California, the Edwards Air Force Base installation where defense contractor Northrop Grumman has been working on the Air Force’s vaunted new B-21 Raider stealth bombers.
—Jared Keller, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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Morgan Meier, Curbed, 14 Dec. 2024
According to Evers' order, the American flag and the Wisconsin state flag will fly at half-staff at all buildings, grounds and military installations belonging to the state of Wisconsin.
—Maia Pandey, Journal Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
While no direct threats to the installation were identified, officials confirmed several instances of drones entering the airspace, with security measures in place to address any potential risks.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Reece Rogers Indeed, for several months earlier this year, unidentified drones repeatedly circled Plant 42 in California, the Edwards Air Force Base installation where defense contractor Northrop Grumman has been working on the Air Force’s vaunted new B-21 Raider stealth bombers.
—Jared Keller, WIRED, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 21 Dec. 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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