installation
11 synonyms for installation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act of setting up equipment or software so it's ready for use.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
instalment
installing
How to use installation
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
software installation
art installation
military installation
Etymology
From Medieval Latin installatio, from installare ("to install").
Full origin of installation →Frequently asked questions
What does “installation” mean?
The word “installation” means the act of setting up equipment or software so it's ready for use. In plain terms, the act of setting something up, the equipment once set up, an art piece made of arranged objects, or a military base.
How do you pronounce “installation”?
“Installation” is pronounced ihn-stuh-LAY-shuhn (/ˌɪn.stəˈleɪ.ʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “installation” in a sentence?
Here is “installation” used in a sentence: “The installation of the solar panels took two days.”
What part of speech is “installation”?
“Installation” is a noun.
Where does the word “installation” come from?
The word “installation” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin installatio, from installare ("to install").
Is “installation” a common word?
“Installation” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “installation” have?
“Installation” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of setting up equipment or software so it's ready for use.
What is the difference between the two meanings of "installation"?
"Installation" can name either the act of setting up equipment or software so it is ready to use, or the finished system once it has been set up. So "the installation took an hour" describes the process, while "the heating installation failed" describes the thing itself.
What is the difference between "installation" and "installment"?
"Installation" is the act or result of setting up equipment or software. "Installment" (or "instalment") is one part of something delivered or paid in stages, such as a loan repayment or a serial episode. Despite the similar spelling, they are unrelated in meaning.
Does "installation" refer to a process or a physical thing?
It can be either. As a process, it is the act of setting something up ready for use; as an object, it is the equipment or system once installed. Context makes clear which sense is meant.
