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Installation

/ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ · noun

Meaning

An act of installing..

Definitions by Sense

  1. An act of installing.
  2. Something installed, especially the whole of a system of machines, apparatus, and accessories, when set up and arranged for practical working, as in electric lighting, transmission of power, etc.
  3. A work of installation art.
  4. A grouping of facilities that constitute a permanent military base.

Example Sentences

The installation of the new software took only a few minutes.
The museum is displaying a modern art installation.
A military installation was built near the border.

Synonyms for installation

Antonyms for installation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does installation mean?

Installation means An act of installing..

What is a synonym for installation?

Common synonyms include induction, facility, initiation, installment.

What is the opposite of installation?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use installation in a sentence?

The installation of the new software took only a few minutes.

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