installation

noun

in·​stal·​la·​tion ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the act of installing : the state of being installed

2

: something that is installed for use

3

: a military camp, fort, or base

4

: a work of art that usually consists of multiple components often in mixed media and that is exhibited in a usually large space in an arrangement specified by the artist

Synonyms of installation

• inauguration
• inaugural
• initiation

Examples of installation in a Sentence

The cable company offers lower prices and free installation.

These products are designed for easy installation.

Her installation as president will take place tomorrow.

The room contained the company's large computer installation.

Recent Examples on the Web

Each sponsorship covers the design, production and installation of the artwork, and sponsors retain their box for two years. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Owners might also try to make the installation of grass fields part of an exchange for the addition of an 18th regular-season game and more international games. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026

Platform, curated by Jovanna Venegas, features large-scale sculptures and installations that examine technological forms emerging across the Caribbean, exploring ideas of reconstruction, resilience, and self-determination. — News Desk, Artforum, 20 July 2026

Even though tile costs a bit more than alternatives and has a labor-intensive installation, it is still selected for its long lifecycle, its contribution to indoor air quality, and its resiliency to fire and water damage. — Jennifer Castenson, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1543, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for installation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

installation

noun

in·​stal·​la·​tion ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: the act of installing : the state of being installed

2

: something installed for use

3

: a military base

4

: a work of art that consists of multiple pieces arranged in a large space