installation

noun
UK: /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/
US: /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/

  1. The act of putting something in place so it's ready to use.

    1. The installation was quick.
    2. The installation of the new software took several hours to complete successfully.

  2. A piece of equipment that has been installed.

    1. This is a new installation.
    2. The plumbing installation in the old building needed to be updated to modern standards.

  3. A piece of modern art that uses a range of objects to create a particular effect.

    1. I liked this installation.
    2. The artist is famous for his large-scale installation involving recycled materials.

Synonyms

mounting fitting establishment setup introduction
installation verb

  1. To put something in place and connect it so that it is ready to use.

    1. We will install it soon.
    2. The company will install a new security system to improve building safety.
installation transitive-verb

  1. Perform the act of installing something.

    1. We need to install software.
    2. The technician will install the air conditioning unit tomorrow morning.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "installation" in English means: The act of putting something in place so it's ready to use., A piece of equipment that has been installed., A piece of modern art that uses a range of objects to create a particular effect..

The phonetic transcription of "installation" is /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "installation": mounting, fitting, establishment, setup, introduction.

Example usage of "installation": "The installation was quick.". More examples on the page.