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Definition installation in British English

installation noun

noun
/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
1

the process of putting a new system or piece of equipment in its place and making it ready for use

Example

The installation of a new computer system will take about a week.

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1.1

a system or piece of equipment that has been installed somewhere

Example

changes to an existing installation

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1.2

the process of putting a new program or piece of software into a computer

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2

a building or structure, especially one that is important for an army, industry, or government

Example

New Zealand has no nuclear installations.

Example

Fighter bombers are attacking key installations in and around the city.

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3

an official ceremony in which someone is put in an important job or position

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Definition installation in British English