ˌinztəˈlāshən, ˌin(t)stə- noun
( -s )
Etymology: French or Medieval Latin; French, from Middle French, from Medieval Latin installation-, installatio, from installatus (past participle of installare ) + Latin -ion-, -io -ion
1. : an act of installing or the state of being installed: as
a. : the giving possession of an office, rank, or order with the usual rites or ceremonies
b. : establishment
c. : the setting up or placing in position for service or use
2.
a. : something that is installed for use
admired the new plumbing installation
b. installations plural : appointments, furnishings, equipment
the installations were of excellent quality and in very good taste
3. : land and improvements installed thereon devoted to military purposes
forts, training camps, and other army installations