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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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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 junction. Among our installations is a solar thermal system for domestic hot water. [ C or U ] computing specialized.
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.
B1. 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.
installation. noun. in· stal· la· tion ˌin (t)-stə-ˈlā-shən. Synonyms of installation. 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.
noun. the act of installing or the state of being installed. a large device, system, or piece of equipment that has been installed. a military establishment usually serving in a support role. an art exhibit often involving video or moving parts where the relation of the parts to the whole is important to the interpretation of the piece.
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.
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. ...a nuclear installation. 2. See also install. More Synonyms of installation. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers.
[countable] a piece of equipment or a machine that has been fixed in position so that it can be used. a heating installation. [uncountable] the act of putting a new program onto a computer. installation of the software. [countable] a place where specialist equipment is kept and used. a military installation.
Installation is the process of putting something in a position so it can work properly. If the installation of the new dishwasher goes badly, you'll end up with water all over the kitchen floor.
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]
