installation

noun

ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce installation (audio)
Definition of installationnext
1
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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2
as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installation The resolution would also pause new artificial turf installations in areas where that’s feasible, according to Geller’s office. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026 Along with its terribly cool clientele, Area became known for its décor and lavish installations, whose theme changed every six weeks. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 6 Aug. 2026 Listening to the Soviet Navy from space While CORONA photographed military installations, another secret satellite program quietly listened. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026 The billboard installation follows the reopening of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood after repairs to a major water main break near Holloway Drive. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installation
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  1. inauguration
  2. facility
  3. inaugural
  4. initiation
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  • He was joined at the inauguration by several conservative presidents from across the region, including Argentina's Javier Milei, Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa and Chile’s José Antonio Kast.
    — Armando Regil Velasco, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Some 11,000 troops have been deployed to the city to ensure the safety of the new president and the roughly dozen heads of state attending the inauguration.
    — Manuel Rueda, NPR, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of inauguration
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  • The Ukrainian government has said the facilities are legitimate military targets because the company supplies Russia’s frontline troops.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
  • He was taken to the medical tent for an immediate examination, then led back inside the practice facility for further evaluation.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of facility
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Definition of inaugural
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  • Yet here is Stribling, who appears to have every opportunity to defy the traditional Shanahan initiation ritual by making play after play so far this summer.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • That premium repositioning is already evident at The Els Club, where membership requires a €100,000 initiation fee and new memberships are released in limited quarterly tranches.
    — Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of initiation

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