installation
Americannoun
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
Other Word Forms
- preinstallation noun
- reinstallation noun
Etymology
Origin of installation
First recorded in 1600–10, installation is from the Medieval Latin word installātiōn- (stem of installātiō ). See install, -ation
Example Sentences
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If the conflict remains limited to military installations and shipping lanes stay open, the impact on pump prices could be modest.
From Barron's
If the conflict remains limited to military installations and shipping lanes stay open, the impact on pump prices could be modest.
From Barron's
The IDF has warned Iranian civilians to evacuate areas near military sites and installations ahead of the strikes.
From BBC
The installation begins with works made in New York and San Francisco early on, providing a sense of what was at stake in the formative years.
Energy research firm Wood Mackenzie sees installations falling 18% this year across the U.S.
From Barron's
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