Beautifier: meaning, definitions and examples

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beautifier

 

[ bjuː'tɪfaɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software development

A beautifier is a tool that automatically formats code to make it more readable and consistent. It helps developers maintain a uniform coding style across a project.

Synonyms

code prettifier, formatter.

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Word Description / Examples
beautifier

Though this appears to be a duplicate and holds the same meaning as the first instance, it's generally the same—something that improves the appearance or aesthetics of something.

  • The app includes a photo beautifier to enhance images.
  • He is a natural-born beautifier, always making spaces look better.
formatter

A formatter is used to arrange text or data in a particular format. In programming, it refers to tools that organize code, while in writing, it can refer to tools that structure documents according to specific guidelines.

  • The JSON formatter helped make the data much easier to read.
  • He used a formatter to ensure his essay met all the academic standards.
code prettifier

This term is specifically used in programming to describe a tool or software that makes code more readable by organizing it in a structured and visually appealing way.

  • She ran the code prettifier before submitting her assignment.
  • Using a code prettifier can help teams maintain a consistent coding style.

Examples of usage

  • Using a beautifier can save time and reduce errors in coding.
  • The beautifier reformatted the messy code into a clean and organized structure.
Context #2 | Noun

beauty industry

In the beauty industry, a beautifier refers to a product or treatment that enhances the appearance of skin, hair, or nails.

Synonyms

beauty enhancer, cosmetic enhancer.

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beautifier

A general term used to describe any product or method that enhances a person's appearance. It is usually broad and can include various items and techniques.

  • She used a new herbal beautifier to improve her skin's texture.
cosmetic enhancer

This term is often used for products that specifically aim to modify or enhance one's appearance permanently or temporarily, such as makeup, surgeries, or specialized treatments.

  • She booked an appointment for a cosmetic enhancer treatment to get fuller lips.
beauty enhancer

A slightly more specific term that usually refers to products specifically intended to improve one's beauty, often relating to makeup or skincare.

  • The beauty enhancer promise to make your skin glow within days.

Examples of usage

  • This new beautifier cream promises to rejuvenate your skin overnight.
  • She visited the salon for a beautifier treatment before her special event.

Translations

Translations of the word "beautifier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 embelezador

🇮🇳 सौंदर्यकरण

🇩🇪 Verschönerer

🇮🇩 pemercantik

🇺🇦 прикраса

🇵🇱 upiększacz

🇯🇵 美化剤

🇫🇷 embellisseur

🇪🇸 embellecedor

🇹🇷 güzelleştirici

🇰🇷 미화제

🇸🇦 مُجمّل

🇨🇿 zkrášlovač

🇸🇰 skrášľovač

🇨🇳 美化器

🇸🇮 polepšalec

🇮🇸 fegurðarlyf

🇰🇿 көркемдеуіш

🇬🇪 მოწესრიგებელი

🇦🇿 gözəlləşdirici

🇲🇽 embellecedor

Etymology

The word 'beautifier' originated from the combination of 'beauty' and the suffix '-ifier,' which denotes the action of making something more beautiful or attractive. It first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century, coinciding with the rise of the beauty industry and advancements in technology, such as the development of code beautifiers in the field of software engineering.

See also: beautician, beautification, beautified, beautiful, beautifully, beautify, beautifying.