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

• 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

The menu, displayed on an LCD screen set into the façade, is as mesmerizing as an art installation. —Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025

The country’s solar market remains mostly focused on residential and commercial-and-industrial (C&I) installations, with utility-scale projects still in the early stages. —Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2025

The Secret Handshake has put up anti-Trump installations in the past. —Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025

City, county and university officials each chipped in $50,000 for installation, maintenance and the materials needed for the sign. —Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 27 Sep. 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