Definition of installationnext
1
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installation If installed without permission, the HOA may require them to be removed as unpermitted common area installations. Kelly G. Richardson, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026 Bajko revealed that during the IT String’s installation, the engineers encountered a leak in one of the components. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Apr. 2026 The roach behind a wooden paper towel installation above the kitchen area handwash sink got killed. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026 The six local artists creating art installations were encouraged to use a soccer or international theme, DeWitt said. Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installation
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  • Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
  • After the January 6 attack on the Capitol, the 2021 inauguration of President Biden took place behind fortified perimeters, lined with thousands of National Guard troops.
    Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
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  • The documents go on to say that after Dukes was arrested and placed into a Chicago youth facility at 15 years old, he was signed to Warner Records.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The planned International Drive attraction, which has never opened, came under fire after state reports of 31 sloth deaths in a warehouse facility more than a year ago.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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  • Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.
    David Brooks, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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  • For many students, that initiation means leaning into the unexpected.
    Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Goldman Sachs initiates Dynatrace as buy Goldman said in its initiation of Dynatrace that the observability and software company has plenty more room to run.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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