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

Storing heat between peaks Unlike solar and wind installations, conventional nuclear power plants are generally designed to produce electricity continuously. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026

The retailer will launch Bloomingdale’s x Ralph Lauren, a partnership that will transform Bloomingdale’s 59th Street flagship with Ralph Lauren holiday windows and a facade installation celebrating traditions and togetherness. — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2026

Boise touted her experience in the release, saying Sumner worked as senior executive for installation operations on the military side of Boise’s airfield. — Idaho Statesman, 28 Oct. 2026

But the site has largely gone untouched since then aside from soil sample collections and the installation of groundwater monitoring wells. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 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