installation

American  

[in-stuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌɪn stəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. something installed, install, as machinery or apparatus placed in position or connected for use.

2. the act of installing. install.

3. the fact of being installed. install.

4. Military. any more or less permanent post, camp, station, base, or the like, for the support or carrying on of military activities.

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installation British  

/ ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of installing or the state of being installed

2. a large device, system, or piece of equipment that has been installed

3. a military establishment usually serving in a support role

4. an art exhibit often involving video or moving parts where the relation of the parts to the whole is important to the interpretation of the piece

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Other Word Forms

• preinstallation noun
• reinstallation noun

Etymology

Origin of installation

First recorded in 1600–10, installation is from the Medieval Latin word installātiōn- (stem of installātiō ). See install, -ation

Example Sentences

The clean installation helps the viewer to “get” Samaras—his off-kilter intensity and odd self-effacement, in spite of all the focus on his own likeness.

From The Wall Street Journal

She created an art installation titled “Raizes y Sueños,” or “Roots & Dreams,” and invited attendees to bring photos of their immigrant loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times

They don't have to be fitted in warm regions to work, with colder Scandinavian countries like Norway, Sweden and Finland recording some of the highest numbers of installations.

From BBC

In an interview, Jaramillo said that the Google data center installation will also include lithium batteries, which will be helpful to bridge shorter-term power needs.

From Barron's

In an interview, Jaramillo said that the Google data center installation will also include lithium batteries, which will be helpful to bridge shorter-term power needs.

From Barron's

Related Words

• base
• establishment
• machinery
• plant
• station
• system
• wiring