Synonyms of installation

installation

noun

ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən 

1

as in inauguration

the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization

the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inauguration
• inaugural
• initiation
• installment
• induction
• investment
• baptism
• investiture
• enrollment
• promotion
• enlistment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• removal

2

as in facility

a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose

a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

Synonyms & Similar Words

• facility
• establishment
• building
• complex
• institution
• institute
• edifice
• company
• concern
• business
• outfit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of installation

Seven hashmarks line the top of the helmet, signifying the seven installations of The Blue over the past four decades. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 20 Aug. 2026

Satellite monitoring revealed that solar installation areas often scored higher on the Leaf Area Index — appearing greener from orbit. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

That problem became tangible after an electromagnetic installation, created by Devendorf, artist Elizabeth Meiklejohn and researcher Irene Posch, disappeared in transit following an exhibition. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026

The state’s capital, Lincoln, has particularly pretty outdoor spaces, including its 668-acre Pioneers Park Nature Center and Sunken Gardens, which features art installations and water features in addition to its flower plots. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026