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

On average, Christian estimates that bars and installation cost between $100 and $300. — Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 13 July 2026

The agency called the new installation, a sprawling tent complex that could hold up to five thousand people, Camp East Montana. — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026

During the exercise, the drone identified a radar installation from several dozen kilometers away, calculated its location, and relayed the coordinates to the Rafale. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026

The base had the fourth-largest contribution to the Texas economy out of the 14 military installations in the state. — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 July 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