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

Beneath a tree southwest of the cemetery’s historic bell tower, signs guide visitors to the art installation. —Hunter Boyce, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026

The validation line is also being used to verify and refine installation procedures for major vehicle systems. —Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Mar. 2026

Where the mural will live is still being decided, but installation begins over the summer, near the Fourth of July. —Nikki Dementri, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026

This material can be buried under new lawn or sod installations to keep gophers from tunneling into grass lawns. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 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