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

But after the first install, in which frame mounts are added to the steering arms, installation is as easy as changing a tire and wheel. —New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025

In recent years, his chairmanship has fanned the flames of conflict between himself and downtown residents who say Carollo has used his power in the agency like a cudgel to clutter precious greenspace with tacky and unnecessary installations. —Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025

Click to see his byline on an early installation of the series. —The New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2025

The owners are also avid art collectors, and the home includes an installation from Spanish sculptor Nacho Carbonell, as well as works from Rashid Johnson, Wade Guyton, Jonas Wood, Elizabeth Neel, Naudline Pierre, and more. —Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 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