1 [U,C] the act of fixing equipment or furniture in position so that it can be used:
installation costs * Installation of the new system will take several days.
2 [C] a piece of equipment or machinery that has been fixed in position so that it can be used:
a heating installation
3 [C] a place where specialist equipment is kept and used:
a military / nuclear installation
4 [U] the act of placing sb in a new position of authority, often with a ceremony:
the installation of the new vice-chancellor
5 [C] (art) a piece of modern SCULPTURE that is made using sound, light, etc. as well as objects
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