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

This decrease is attributed to the company's limited sales from rooftop solar system installations. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024

True to that mission, the project adds trails to the site from the museum’s north, home to Robert Irwin’s permanent installation of hornbeam trees. —Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024

Wolf Creek Ski Area Wolf Creek, in southwestern Colorado, has announced the installation of RFID gates at the Tumbler Lift and a new lift cable at the Nova Lift. —Mindy Sink, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024

The Irvine Park fountain isn’t the only St. Paul installation with brighter days ahead, so to speak. —Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 14 Nov. 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