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

• baptism
• inaugural
• inauguration
• induction
• initiation
• installment
• instalment
• investiture
• investment

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

Set up installations that people want to photograph. —Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025

My only minor complaint here is that quite a few pieces of double-sided tape were involved in the installation. —Brad Bourque, Wired News, 17 June 2025

Israel has hit domestic energy facilities in Iran but has spared installations that export to the global market. —Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 17 June 2025

The installation features 11 projects blending art and science into interactive experiences focused on scientific ocean exploration. —La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, 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