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

Also gone are an outdoor pavilion, patio and art installations done by some very famous artists. —Danielle Bacher, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025

Hurts returned to practice in time for the installation of the team’s game plan. —Brooks Kubena, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025

Like actual archives, the installations are subject to entropy, their records wearing away—literally in the case of Brinkmann’s, where vinyl records set spinning for the past 12 years are worn down to emit only a wheezing gasp of sound. —Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 10 Jan. 2025

Retail trade jobs are in or outside a store, from infomercials to street vendors to vending machines, can sell to consumers or other businesses and involve after-sale services, such as repair and installation, the BLS says. —Sean Conlon, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025

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