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

The company will also invest in installations and activations, including an exhibition at the Saint-Gervais Biennale in June. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 7 Apr. 2025

This week, at a small venue in the Brera district, Established & Sons is marking its 20th anniversary with its first installation in Milan since before the pandemic. —Ian Volner, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025

This exhibition honors the work — and what would be Rauschenberg’s 100th birthday — with photo, lithographic prints, original costumes, video installations, and more. —Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2025

That offer includes a complimentary home charger and standard installation. —Bruce Gil, Quartz, 3 Apr. 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