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; < Medieval Latin installātiōn- (stem of installātiō). See install, -ation

pre·in·stal·la·tion, noun
re·in·stal·la·tion, noun
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installation (ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the act of installing or the state of being installed
2.  a large device, system, or piece of equipment that has been installed
3.  a military establishment usually serving in a support role
4.  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

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In some cases, the renewable energy installation even powers equipment needed
  for site cleanup.
Equipment guy came in a few minutes and started the installation.
Read the software privacy policy before installation.
Both the downloads and the product keys needed to activate the installation are
  free.
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