installation
Americannoun
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installations
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something installed, as machinery or apparatus placed in position or connected for use.
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the act of installing.
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the fact of being installed.
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Military. any more or less permanent post, camp, station, base, or the like, for the support or carrying on of military activities.
noun
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the act of installing or the state of being installed
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a large device, system, or piece of equipment that has been installed
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a military establishment usually serving in a support role
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an art exhibit often involving video or moving parts where the relation of the parts to the whole is important to the interpretation of the piece
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Origin of installation
First recorded in 1600–10, installation is from the Medieval Latin word installātiōn- (stem of installātiō ). See install, -ation
Explanation
Installation is the process of putting something in a position so it can work properly. If the installation of the new dishwasher goes badly, you'll end up with water all over the kitchen floor. Installation is frequently used for appliances and machinery, like the installation of a fountain in your yard or the installation of a fan in your attic to help the house stay cool. You can also use it for people being set up in new positions or jobs: "The installation of a new president has been positive for the university." When artists talk about installations, they mean semi-permanent art exhibits: "The video installation in the museum's elevator is very innovative."
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However, the consultation document also acknowledges that undergrounding was "generally considered more expensive to install and maintain and could create construction impacts during installation".
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
These additional solar panels are scheduled for installation later this fall and will help provide electricity for the orbiting laboratory.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 18, 2026
But, in the past, installation could be costly and complicated—involving cutting a hole in an exterior wall, as well as ductwork if the heat pump was designed to heat an entire home.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Albuquerque is adapting the work as a 40-by-40-foot installation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
The electromagnetic separation plant was the largest and most complicated installation in the valley.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
In Fort Wayne, Ind., Bombardier will open its roughly 64,500-square-foot service facility in November, which is expected to accommodate up to six business jets for routine maintenance, avionics installations and emergency repair support.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
Since then, they have regularly targeted oil and military installations in Saudi Arabia and have declared a maritime blockade on its ships.
From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026
The strikes will affect a number of installations run by Harbour Energy, including the Britannia, Jasmine, Judy, Lomond and North Everest platforms.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Meanwhile, Starlink installations are well under way at several rival airlines or are slated to start next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
There was a green monitor painted on the outside window, along with hand-lettered signs offering repairs and software installations.
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