Cool MateInstallation
UK /["/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/"]/US /["/ˌɪnstəˈleɪʃn/"]/
Definition
the act of fixing equipment or furniture in position so that it can be used
In simple words: The process of putting something in place and making it ready for use.
Examples
- installation costs
- Installation of the new system will take several days.
- a heating installation
- installation of the software
- a military installation
- the installation of the new chancellor
Usage notes
Use 'installation' in technical, computer, or building contexts. It might sound too formal for casual conversations about everyday items.
Grammar pattern
installation + of + object
Memory hint
Think 'install-ation' like 'in-stall action' — setting up something new.
Collocations
- software installation
- installation process
- new installation
- installation guide
Synonyms
- setup
- establishment
- implementation
- arrangement
Antonyms
- removal
- uninstallation
- disassembly
Common mistakes
- Confused with 'installing', which refers to the action instead of the process.
- Using 'installation' as a verb instead of the noun form.