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 was achieved through the installation of a stronger carbon fiber cross-brace between the front shock towers and a thicker undertray bolted beneath the engine. —Dan Carney, Popular Science, 7 Nov. 2024

Hannah Weinberger is a Swiss artist who largely works with sound and video installations. —Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2024

This year’s installment also finds installations confronting pressing social issues. —Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Nov. 2024

This contains an oculus opening that allows rainwater to enter and be collected in a small pool installation. —Adam Williams, New Atlas, 4 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