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- Dictionaryinstallation/ɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- 1. the action of installing someone or something, or the state of being installed: "the installation of a central heating system" Similar
- 2. a large piece of equipment installed for use: "computer installations" Similar
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INSTALLATION definition: 1. the act of putting furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and making it…. Learn more.
1. : the act of installing : the state of being installed. 2. : something that is installed for use. 3. : a military camp, fort, or base. 4. : a work of art that usually consists of multiple components often in mixed media and that is exhibited in a usually large space in an arrangement specified by the artist. Synonyms. baptism. inaugural.
to put furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and make it ready to use: The plumber is coming tomorrow to install the new washing machine. B1 computing specialized. to put a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it: Andrew, can you help me install this software? Fewer examples.
the act of putting furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and making it ready to use : Do you have to pay extra for installation? There have been calls for the installation of cameras at the intersection. Among our installations is a solar thermal system for domestic hot water. [ C or U ] computing specialized.
Installation definition: something installed, as machinery or apparatus placed in position or connected for use.. See examples of INSTALLATION used in a sentence.
An installation is a place that contains equipment and machinery which are being used for a particular purpose. The building was turned into a secret military installation. American English : installation / ɪnstəˈleɪʃən /
1. : to set up for use or service. had an exhaust fan installed in the kitchen. install software. 2. a. : to induct into an office, rank, or order. installed the new president. b. : to place in an office or dignity by seating in a stall or official seat. 3. : to establish in an indicated place, condition, or status.
Definition of installation noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry. synonyms: facility. see more. noun. a formal entry into an organization or position or office. “he gave a speech as part of his installation into the hall of fame” synonyms: induction, initiation. see more. Pronunciation. US. /ɪnstəˈleɪʃɪn/ UK.
1. something installed, as machinery or apparatus placed in position or connected for use. 2. the act of installing. 3. the fact of being installed. 4. any more or less permanent military post, camp, base, or the like. [1600–10; < Medieval Latin]
