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 # define
+
 a small, simple tool to define words from the terminal.
 
 definitions are from the [free dictionary api](https://freedictionaryapi.com/).
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 ## installation
 
-there is currently no automated installation. simply build the program and place the resulting executable in your path.
+install using cargo.
+
+```
+cargo install cargo install --git https://git.ozzy.top/ozzy/define
+```
 
 ## building