installation

/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌin(t)-stə-ˈlā-shən/ (ame, mw)

installation — noun

  • installationsingular
  • installationsplural

1. the job of positioning and attaching a new appliance, machine, or piece of furni

1.名詞B1
釋義

the job of positioning and attaching a new appliance, machine, or piece of furniture in its designated spot and confirming that it works as expected

例句

Minh hired a team for the installation of his new kitchen cabinets.

collocation: installation of [item]

The installation of the solar panels took the workers two full days.

同義詞
  • setup

    less formal; often used for simpler or temporary arrangements

  • mounting

    specifically means attaching to a wall or surface

  • fitting

    focuses on adjusting something into a space, such as a lock or pipe

  • placement

    broader term; putting something somewhere without connecting or configuring

反義詞
  • removal

    taking something out of position

  • dismantling

    taking apart something that was installed

文法句型

installation + of + noun phrase

用法筆記

Uncountable use (installation of equipment) is more frequent than countable use (one installation). Countable form refers to a single instance of the process.

常見錯誤

❌The installation of the sofa took ten minutes.
✅The assembly of the sofa took ten minutes.
💡Furniture that is simply placed without fixing or connecting is assembled or set up, not installed.
❌We need to make an installation of the new printer.
✅We need to install the new printer.
💡The verb form is more natural for everyday actions than the noun form.

2. the steps needed to get a software program working on a computer or mobile devic

2.名詞B1
釋義

the steps needed to get a software program working on a computer or mobile device

例句

The installation of the new operating system failed halfway through.

collocation: installation of [software]

Nellie downloaded the app and completed the installation in under two minutes.

同義詞
  • setup

    common in computing contexts; sometimes used interchangeably, but 'setup' can also refer to configuration after the software is loaded

  • deployment

    more formal; used in enterprise IT for rolling out software across many machines

反義詞
  • uninstallation

    the process of removing software from a device

  • removal

    general term for taking software off a system

文法句型

installation + of + noun phrase

software + installation

用法筆記

In computing, 'install' (verb) is the everyday word; 'installation' (noun) is more common in technical writing and formal documentation. The opposite process is 'uninstallation'.

常見錯誤

❌I did an installation of that photo editor.
✅I installed that photo editor.
💡Using the noun form sounds unnatural for single personal-use actions; prefer the verb.
❌The game needs installation.
✅The game needs to be installed.
💡Passive voice with 'needs installation' is less natural in everyday English.

3. a group of buildings and equipment designed for a specific use, especially for t

3.名詞B2
釋義

a group of buildings and equipment designed for a specific use, especially for the military or industry

例句

The naval installation near the coast houses over two thousand personnel.

adjective + installation: naval / military / industrial

Kwame works as an engineer at a military installation in the desert.

同義詞
  • facility

    broader term; can refer to any building serving a purpose, not necessarily military or industrial

  • base

    specifically military; implies active personnel and operations

  • plant

    an industrial facility, particularly for manufacturing or processing

  • station

    often used for radar, power generation, or research sites

文法句型

adjective + installation

用法筆記

In American English, 'military installation' is the standard formal term for any military base, camp, or facility — covering everything from a small outpost to a large air force base. Also used for industrial plants and research centres.

常見錯誤

❌The public library is a community installation.
✅The public library is a community facility.
💡'Installation' for buildings implies specialized technical equipment or military/industrial purpose.
❌There is a new installation at the airport.' (ambiguous)
✅There is a new baggage-handling installation at the airport.
💡Clarify the type of installation with an adjective.

4. a formal event at which a person is officially appointed to a high-ranking job o

4.名詞B2
釋義

a formal event at which a person is officially appointed to a high-ranking job or position

例句

The installation of the new university president took place in the main hall.

collocation: installation of [position title]

Élise attended her aunt's installation as the head of the regional hospital.

同義詞
  • inauguration

    specifically for the start of a political leader's term; often larger in scale than an installation

  • induction

    formal entry into a role or organization; more commonly used for members of societies or academies

  • investiture

    implies the formal conferring of power or authority, often with ceremonial objects such as robes or medals

反義詞

文法句型

the installation + of + person + as + role

用法筆記

Limited to high-ranking and ceremonial roles — university chancellors, judges, bishops, heads of state, and similar positions. Not used for routine job promotions or managerial appointments.

常見錯誤

❌His installation as team leader happened last week.
✅His promotion to team leader happened last week.
💡Routine promotions use 'promotion', not 'installation'.
❌The installation of the new manager.' (too informal)
✅The installation of the new chancellor.
💡Save for formal, high-level appointments with a ceremony.

5. a work of modern art created by arranging objects, sounds, light, or digital ele

5.名詞B2
釋義

a work of modern art created by arranging objects, sounds, light, or digital elements in a space, often made for a particular location and taken down after the show ends

例句

The museum's new installation combines video projections with recorded bird songs.

collocation: [medium] + installation

Joon spent three hours inside the interactive light installation at the gallery.

同義詞
  • exhibit

    broader term; any display of art in a museum or gallery

  • mixed-media work

    describes the technique rather than the format; more specific about materials

  • site-specific work

    emphasizes that the piece is designed for and inseparable from its location

文法句型

adjective + installation

installation + by + artist

用法筆記

Distinguish from traditional sculpture: installation art is site-specific, often fills a whole room or space, uses multiple media (sound, video, found objects), and is frequently temporary. The artist is called an 'installation artist'.

常見錯誤

❌I saw an installation of a marble statue in the park.
✅I saw an art installation made of recycled plastic bottles and LED lights.
💡Traditional sculptures are not called 'installations'; the term is reserved for contemporary mixed-media works.
❌The installation was painted in oil on canvas.
✅The installation was made of old furniture and photographs glued to the wall.
💡Installation art is three-dimensional and uses mixed materials, not paint on canvas.