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installation

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/

Forms: installations

installation means: The process of putting equipment or software in place and making it ready to use.

noun

SETTING UPB2

The process of putting equipment or software in place and making it ready to use.

  • Installation takes ten minutes.
  • We paid extra for the installation of the dishwasher.
  • The engineer completed three installations yesterday.

How to use it: installation of something (The installation of the new heating system took two days.)

Similar words: setup

Common phrases: software installation, installation of something, installation costs

ART DISPLAYC1

An artwork made by arranging objects or materials in a space, often for visitors to enter.

  • The gallery has a new installation.
  • Visitors can walk through the installation and touch the hanging lights.
  • Her installations combine sound, video, and everyday objects.

Common phrases: art installation, interactive installation, installation artist

MILITARY BASEC1

A permanent place containing buildings and equipment used by armed forces.

  • Soldiers guard the installation.
  • The military installation lies outside the city.
  • Several naval installations were damaged during the storm.

Similar words: base, military base

Common phrases: military installation, naval installation

Questions about installation

What does installation mean?

The process of putting equipment or software in place and making it ready to use.

What is installation in other languages?

Türkçe: kurulum · Español: instalación · Français: installation · Deutsch: Installation · Italiano: installazione · 日本語: 設置

How do you pronounce installation?

It is pronounced /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/.

How do you use installation in a sentence?

Installation takes ten minutes. We paid extra for the installation of the dishwasher.

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