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

• baptism
• inaugural
• inauguration
• induction
• initiation
• installment
• instalment
• investiture
• investment

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

Other properties of the rice husks improve installation, such as better screw and nail retention. —Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024

The installation would be open for thirty-six hours, and attendees could preview Smith’s unreleased music, fondle props from his videos, purchase his friends’ wares (smash burgers, fifty-five-dollar decorative keys), and talk to the man himself. —Holden Seidlitz, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024

The installation comes from The Anne Frank House in Amsterdam and tells the story of Frank, her family, the Holocaust and broader themes that connect to today’s world. —Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register, 10 Oct. 2024

Bold design blends the district's industrial past with modern opulence, featuring Jurassic art installations, a rooftop bar, and lavish rooms with river or city views. —Austa Somvichian-Clausen, Travel + Leisure, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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