26984 words

installation

10 definitions • 15 examples
1
the act of putting furniture, a machine, or a piece of equipment into position and making it ready to use :

Examples:

Do you have to pay extra for installation?
There have been calls for the installation of cameras at the junction.
Among our installations is a solar thermal system for domestic hot water.
2
the act of putting a computer program onto a computer so that the computer can use it:

Examples:

You will receive a message confirming correct installation of the program.
3
a place where there are buildings and equipment that have a particular, especially military, purpose:

Examples:

a nuclear installation
The military still have several bases and installations on the island.
4
an occasion when someone is put in an important job or position:

Examples:

The installation of the new archbishop will take place in January.
5
a form of modern sculpture where the artist uses sound, movement, or space as well as objects in order to make an often temporary work of art:

Examples:

The new installation adds an exciting interactive element to the museum's central atrium.
6
the act of putting something in place so that it is ready for use:

Examples:

[ U ] Do you have to pay extra for installation?
7
the act of putting a program onto a computer:

Examples:

She provided me with the resources required for testing the installation of the software.
8

Examples:

The installation of extra roof and wall-support structures takes considerable time.
9
a system or piece of equipment that has been put somewhere:

Examples:

The present installations are outdated, and will be removed.
10
a place with people, buildings, and equipment that has a particular, especially military or industrial, purpose:

Examples:

a military/industrial/commercial installation

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