An installation is a place that contains equipment and machinery which are being used for a particular purpose.
The building was turned into a secret military installation.
...a nuclear installation.
2. See also install
More Synonyms of installation
installation in British English
(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
installation in American English
(ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃən)
noun
1.
an installing or being installed
2.
a complete mechanical apparatus fixed in position for use
a heating installation
3.
any military post, camp, base, etc.
4.
a work of art requiring construction or elaborate setting up at its exhibition site: an installation typically makes use of a variety of media and often includes nontraditional media, as projected images or taped sounds
Word origin
ML(Ec) installatio
installation in Electrical Engineering
(ɪnstəleɪʃən)
Word forms: (regular plural) installations
noun
(Electrical engineering: Electrical power)
An electrical installation is a combination of electrical equipment installed from a common electrical supply to fulfill a particularpurpose.
Induction generators are often used in wind turbines and some micro hydro installations due to their ability to produce useful power at varying rotor speeds.
All single-phase loads in an electrical installation with a three-phase supply should be evenly and reasonably distributed among the phases.
An electrical installation is a combination of electrical equipment installed from a common electrical supplyto fulfill a particular purpose.
Examples of 'installation' in a sentence
installation
The other day I came home and my brother had turned a hamster cage into an art installation.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He looked at factory work as if it were some amusing art installation.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They have transformed safety in nuclear installations.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
You still need to pay for the equipment and installation yourself upfront.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It turned out they had flown over a secret nuclear installation.
The Sun (2011)
By far the most exciting work these days is going on in multimedia pieces and installations.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Also in doubt was whether other nuclear installations along the coast pose any lesser threat of failure.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
People are aware of how unsafe many of their nuclear installations are and of the substantial threat they pose.
Redwood, John The Global Marketplace (1993)
The biggest share went to the big six utilities, who own the largest installations.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Under the treaty both nations were allowed to inspect each other's military installations.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
It was an installation, temporary art.
Diane Purkiss The English Civil War: A People's History (2006)
The artist holds the Guinness world record for the largest art installation made entirely from coat hangers.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It is a fabulous piece of installation magic; a sublime gallery experience.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
He does video work and installation pieces; it is very harmonious.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The tariff for large biomass installations has been lowered, but uptake of the scheme is still expected to be high.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
His speciality is installation art.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Plans to fast-track the building of nuclear installations, motorways and airports are also expected to be confirmed.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The lack of capacity in Britain is likely to mean higher installation and equipment prices for solar panels, experts said.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Systems and installation support.
Tom Cannon Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986)
He continued advising companies on the installation of software systems, much as he had before, but now he was working for himself.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The UK should copy Germany to ensure that all such buildings have solar installations.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
installation
British English: installation NOUN
An installation is a place that contains equipment and machinery which are being used for a particular purpose.
The building was turned into a secret military installation.
American English: installation
Brazilian Portuguese: instalação
Chinese: 设备处
European Spanish: instalación
French: installation
German: Anlage
Italian: installazione
Japanese: 施設
Korean: 시설
European Portuguese: instalação
Latin American Spanish: instalación
Chinese translation of 'installation'
installation
(ɪnstəˈleɪʃən)
n
(u)[of machine, equipment]安装(裝) (ānzhuāng)
(c) (= place) 设(設)施 (shèshī) (套, tào)
1 (noun)
Definition
installing
Lives could be saved if installation of alarms was stepped up.
Synonyms
setting up
The setting up of a special fund.
fitting
the fitting of emergency shut-down valves
instalment
placing
positioning
establishment
discussions to explore the establishment of diplomatic relations
2 (noun)
Definition
installing
He invited her to attend his installation as chief of his tribe.
Synonyms
appointment
his appointment as foreign minister in 2015
ordination
inauguration
the inauguration of the new Governor
induction
an induction course for new members
investiture
Edward VIII's investiture as Prince of Wales in 1911
instatement
3 (noun)
Definition
a place containing equipment for a particular purpose
a secret military installation
Synonyms
base
Gunfire was heard at an army base close to the airport.
centre
post
Quick, back to your posts!
station
He was taken to the police station for questioning.
camp
settlement
Our objective must be to secure a peace settlement.
establishment
headquarters
4 (noun)
Definition
equipment that has been installed
Synonyms
equipment
system
plant
Firms may invest in plant and equipment abroad where costs are cheaper.
machinery
Farmers import most of their machinery and materials.
Additional synonyms
in the sense of establishment
Definition
the act of establishing or state of being established
discussions to explore the establishment of diplomatic relations