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installation

ihn-stuh-LAY-shuhn

Installation (noun) means the act of setting up equipment or software so it's ready for use. Example: “The installation of the solar panels took two days.”

noun

The act of setting up equipment or software so it's ready for use.

"The installation of the solar panels took two days."

A piece of equipment or a system once it has been set up.

"The factory's new installation cut energy use by a third."

An artwork made from arranged objects, often filling a room or space.

"The gallery's new installation used mirrors and light to fill the whole room."

A group of facilities forming a permanent military base.

"The soldiers were stationed at a coastal installation."

How to use installation

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe act of setting something up, the equipment once set up, an art piece made of arranged objects, or a military base.

Common pairings

software installation art installation military installation

Word forms

installations plural

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Etymology

From Medieval Latin installatio, from installare ("to install").

Origin: Medieval Latin

Synonyms

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setup fitting assembly mounting system

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Rhymes for installation

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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.

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