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installer

 

[ ɪnˈstɔːlər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software

A person or company that installs systems or equipment.

Synonyms

engineer, fitter, technician

Examples of usage

  • The installer came to set up the new software on my computer.
  • The installer was very efficient and completed the job quickly.
Context #2 | Noun

construction

A person who installs fixtures or fittings in buildings.

Synonyms

builder, fitter, technician

Examples of usage

  • The installer put in the new kitchen cabinets with precision.
  • We hired an installer to work on the plumbing in our new house.
Context #3 | Noun

electronics

A device or software program used to install applications or programs on a computer.

Synonyms

installation tool, setup program

Examples of usage

  • The installer wizard guides you through the setup process step by step.
  • Make sure to run the installer before using the new software.

Translations

Translations of the word "installer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instalador

🇮🇳 इंस्टॉलर

🇩🇪 Installateur

🇮🇩 pemasang

🇺🇦 інсталятор

🇵🇱 instalator

🇯🇵 インストーラー

🇫🇷 installateur

🇪🇸 instalador

🇹🇷 yükleyici

🇰🇷 설치 프로그램

🇸🇦 المثبّت

🇨🇿 instalátor

🇸🇰 inštalátor

🇨🇳 安装程序

🇸🇮 namestitveni program

🇮🇸 uppsetningaraðili

🇰🇿 орнатушы

🇬🇪 ინსტალატორი

🇦🇿 quraşdırıcı

🇲🇽 instalador

Etymology

The word 'installer' originated from the verb 'install', which comes from the Latin word 'installare', meaning 'to place in a position'. The term has been used since the mid-16th century to refer to someone who sets up or puts something in place, whether it's systems, equipment, fixtures, or software.

See also: install, installable, installation, installed, installment, instalment, reinstall, reinstallation, reinstalled, reinstalling, reinstalment, uninstall, uninstallation, uninstaller.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,391, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.