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

• 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

But, even if the tech works, legal authority lags as only certain installations can lawfully take down drones. —Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 Oct. 2025

The launch of Quantum System Two follows the deployment last year of our first European quantum data center with multiple installations of our best quantum computers in Germany. —Jason Ma, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025

The flag installation is the most recent marketing move by the company as the chain openly embraces more conservative messaging. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025

Once that is settled, the next few months will include starting excavation and foundation installation. —Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 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