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 second gen version from Arlo offers a simple is a wireless installation that delivers great video quality, smart detection, and a rechargeable battery. —Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025

According to Gaston, more than half of residential installations now follow this third-party ownership model. —Tik Root, Wired News, 24 May 2025

Avian Flyaway guarantees that its system will work starting the day after installation. —Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025

One parent tester gave this purifier high marks for ease of installation, safety, and an unobtrusive style. —Pamela Brill, Parents, 22 May 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