installation

noun

in·​stal·​la·​tion ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce installation (audio)
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

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.
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Tongue-and-groove construction makes for easy installation on site and a polished look when finished. Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Sep. 2025 Debris from one Russian drone fell on the territory of the Ilsky Oil Refinery in the Krasnodar region, local officials said, causing a fire at one of the technological installations which was quickly extinguished with no casualties. David Brennan, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2025 Many of the installations can be viewed as urgent calls for environmental action. Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025 Data from testing reveals patterns—such as common installation errors—that can inform training, standards and product design. Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for installation

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of installation was in the 15th century

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/installation. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

installation

noun
in·​stal·​la·​tion ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce installation (audio)
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

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