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

The company claims the system can increase a turbine installation’s power output by up to 50% without burning additional fuel. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2026

Beck was an art piece, a Happening, a mobile performance installation made by the tireless work of a small coterie of people, including Leigh. — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026

Nichols originally developed the project as an art installation before expanding it into a feature. — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026

Then the instructions presented themselves as a normal installation step. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 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