Installer: meaning, definitions and examples

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installer

[ ɪnˈstɔːlər ]

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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.

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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.

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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

установник
монтажник

🇵🇱 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

Word origin

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.