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

Fort Funston is a former military installation overlooking the Pacific Ocean in San Francisco. —Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2025

The exhibition will unfold with an introductory sound installation leading into a hallway that introduces six galleries with themes of gothic, psychological, science, slasher, religion and ghosts. —Pat Saperstein, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025

The Native installation process is similar to that of a pickup camper – the camper stands on its own set of height-adjustable legs, and the vehicle backs up right below it. —New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025

The latest installation of its Takashi Murakami collaboration? —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025

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