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installation definition

in·stal·la·tion (in′stə lā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. an installing or being installed
  2. a complete mechanical apparatus fixed in position for use a heating installation
  3. any military post, camp, base, etc.
  4. a work of art requiring construction or elaborate setting up at its exhibition site: an installation typically makes use of a variety of media and often includes nontraditional media, as projected images or taped sounds

Etymology: ML(Ec) installatio

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

installation Synonyms

installation

n.

  1. The act of installing

    placing, induction, investiture, ordination, inauguration, launching, accession, investment, coronation, instatement, establishment, furnishing, fitting, connection.

  2. That which has been installed

    machinery, apparatus, wiring, lighting, insulation, power, power plant, heating system, furnishings, fittings, foundation, base.

  3. Naval and military installations

    fort, bunker, ammo dump*; see arsenal, fortification 2, harbor 2.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

installation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • simplify: Wizards simplify the installation, set up and administration of applications written for both Solaris and Java environments.

Adjective modifier

  • electrical: They will also make it harder for cowboy builders to leave electrical installations in an unsafe condition.

Modifies a noun

  • instruction: These are all covered in the installation instructions for the PC or Macintosh.

Noun used with modifier

  • radar: The radar installation near the palace of Sennacherib was probably put there on purpose.
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