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installation

[in-stuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌɪn stəˈleɪ ʃən /
NOUN
establishment, inauguration
Synonyms
STRONG
accession coronation fitting furnishing inaugural induction installment investiture investment launching ordination positioning
WEAK
instatement placing setting up
NOUN
equipment
Synonyms
STRONGEST
base establishment machinery plant station system wiring
STRONG
fort fortification furnishings lighting post power

Example Sentences

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AT&T charged a $150 installation fee plus $30 a month.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

During her installation as archbishop in late March, Dame Sarah similarly prayed for peace and justice to prevail in "all war-torn areas of the world".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The installation also features tools from scribal workshops and information about the restoration of “Ankhmerwer.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Smee estimates they spent about $20,000 in total on design fees, plants, removal and installation before the rebate.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

“Local residents in West Oakland are concerned about the installation of metal detectors at West Oakland High after a malfunction in the equipment momentarily harmed a student,” the man said.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro