Definition of "installation" []

• The act of installing. (noun)
• The state of being installed. Also called installment2. (noun)
• A system of machinery or other apparatus set up for use. (noun)
• A permanent military base. (noun)

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• "It may help that my SpamAssassin installation is on my own server, and is highly tuned to meet my needs."
• "The term installation is also applied to the institutio corporalis, or putting in possession of any ecclesiastical benefice whatsoever (see INSTITUTION, CANONICAL); or, again, to the solemn entry of a parish priest into his new parish, even when this solemn act takes place after the parish priest has really been put in possession of his benefice."
• "Even though the worded concourse may cause a few run ins, I ultimately think that the installation is absolutely fabulous!"