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in⋅stal⋅la⋅tion

[in-stuh-ley-shuhn]
–noun
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. Military. any more or less permanent post, camp, station, base, or the like, for the support or carrying on of military activities.

Origin:
1600–10; < ML installātiōn- (s. of installātiō). See install, -ation
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in·stal·la·tion   (ĭn'stə-lā'shən)   
n.  
    1. The act of installing.

    2. The state of being installed. Also called installment2.

  1. A system of machinery or other apparatus set up for use.

  2. A permanent military base.

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