INSTALLATION Synonyms: 26 Similar and Opposite Words

installation

noun

ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of installation

as in inauguration

the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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as in facility

a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installation In 2019, his large-scale digital projection and sound installation data-verse 1 premiered at the Venice Biennale. — Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Mediums range from paintings and drawings to light and video installations. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 The fact that these micro-reactors are built in factories and shipped for installation on-site is significant because traditional nuclear power in the United States faces severe hurdles. — David Szondy august 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 Homey’s advantage appears to be ease of installation and breadth of support. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installation

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Han was also charged with giving lawmaker Kweon Seong-dong, a Yoon loyalist, 100 million won ($73,000) months before Yoon’s inauguration in May 2022.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026
Presidency The political struggle continued through Arévalo’s inauguration.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of inauguration

Noun

LightStrike has been included in infection control programs at major healthcare facilities, including the Mayo Clinic.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Environmental groups advocated for SB 954 over concerns that the CEQA exemption could allow heavily polluting facilities to bypass environmental review.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of facility

Noun

Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.

— Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.

— Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026

Definition of inaugural

Noun

People connected to the club told WSJ the initiation fee is close to $1 million, with annual dues of about $44,000.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
Sometimes as part of an initiation ritual, pledges would allegedly cut and bag the cocaine in the fraternity houses before it was sold to other students.

— ForbesTV, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of initiation

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