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

Notably, residential battery storage installations topped residential solar panel sales for the second quarter in a row. — Alan Ohnsman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

More installations will be needed as electricity demand continues to rise and climate targets put pressure on energy systems to decarbonize. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 17 Aug. 2026

In addition to the installations and gallery presentations, ART KL will also host panel discussions and an auction, the results of which will go towards supporting The Lighthouse Children’s Welfare Home. — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Aug. 2026

The House of Miss Dior centers on the French luxury brand’s longtime fragrance franchise, combining product discovery with installations tied to its history, ingredients and craftsmanship. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 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