Deinstaller: meaning, definitions and examples

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deinstaller

 

[ ˌdiːɪnˈstɔːlə ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

computer software

To remove an installed program or application from a computer system.

Synonyms

delete, remove, uninstall.

Examples of usage

  • I need to deinstall this software because it's causing issues with my computer.
  • You can deinstall the program by going to the Control Panel and selecting 'Uninstall a program.'

Translations

Translations of the word "deinstaller" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinstalar

🇮🇳 स्थापना रद्द करें

🇩🇪 deinstallieren

🇮🇩 mencopot pemasangan

🇺🇦 деінсталювати

🇵🇱 odinstalować

🇯🇵 アンインストールする

🇫🇷 désinstaller

🇪🇸 desinstalar

🇹🇷 kaldırmak

🇰🇷 제거하다

🇸🇦 إلغاء التثبيت

🇨🇿 odinstalovat

🇸🇰 odinštalovať

🇨🇳 卸载

🇸🇮 odstraniti

🇮🇸 afsetja

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 დეინსტალაცია

🇦🇿 silmək

🇲🇽 desinstalar

Etymology

The term 'deinstall' is a blend of 'de-' meaning 'reverse the action of' and 'install.' It is commonly used in the context of computer software to refer to the process of removing a program or application. The use of 'deinstall' has become popular due to its simplicity and directness in describing the action of uninstalling software.