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 dish was directed at the sky and locals noticed that its installation coincided with a spate of cuts to their own internet service.

From BBC

A number of North Sea oil companies have removed staff from their installations because bad weather has hampered efforts to get supplies to them.

From BBC

In Texas, a surge in large-scale battery installations made the grid more resilient during the storm.

From Barron's

Residential solar installations will almost certainly be down this year from 2025 levels.

From Barron's

If the lights go out, the batteries will power a home for a day or two, depending on the size of the installation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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