Rebuilder: meaning, definitions and examples

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rebuilder

 

[ riˈbɪldər ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

construction

A person or company that specializes in the reconstruction or renovation of buildings, structures, or machinery.

Synonyms

reconstructor, renovator, restorer.

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Word Description / Examples
rebuilder

Typically used when someone is rebuilding something that was damaged or worn down to its original state.

  • After the earthquake, a team of skilled rebuilders was needed to restore the city's infrastructure.
  • He worked as a rebuilder, focusing on homes that had been affected by floods.
renovator

Commonly used in the context of refreshing or modernizing something, often a building or room, with a focus on improvement.

  • The old theater was given a new lease on life by a talented renovator.
  • He worked as a home renovator, transforming outdated houses into modern living spaces.
reconstructor

Often used in a more technical or formal context, related to the process of reconstructing complex systems, structures, or pieces, often from scratch.

  • The reconstruction of the ancient ruins required a team of expert reconstructors.
  • She specialized as a reconstructor of historical artifacts.
restorer

Used when referring to someone who carefully brings something back to its former condition, typically with a focus on historical integrity or value.

  • The art gallery hired a skilled restorer to bring the damaged painting back to its original beauty.
  • She made her career as a furniture restorer, working on antique pieces.

Examples of usage

  • The rebuilder was hired to renovate the historic building downtown.
  • After the fire, the rebuilder worked tirelessly to restore the factory to its former glory.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A software tool or program used to reconstruct or repair corrupted or damaged files or databases.

Synonyms

recovery software, recovery tool, repair tool.

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rebuilder

Typically used when referring to a person or software component responsible for physically or virtually reconstructing something that has been damaged or is incomplete.

  • The rebuilder worked tirelessly to restore the old car to its former glory
  • The database rebuilder helps fix corrupted records
recovery tool

A broader term referring to any device, software, or method used to regain lost or corrupted data, or restore functionality. It is not necessarily software-specific and can include physical tools.

  • We used a recovery tool to salvage data from the damaged hard drive
  • The recovery tool kit includes various utilities for fixing system issues
repair tool

This term is used when referring to a device, software, or method specifically aimed at fixing or repairing something that is broken or malfunctioning.

  • The repair tool helped fix the corrupted operating system files
  • She used a repair tool to mend the broken chair
recovery software

Used in the context of specialized software designed to recover lost or corrupted data from digital storage devices.

  • The IT department used recovery software to retrieve the deleted files from the server
  • Recovery software can help recover photos from a formatted SD card

Examples of usage

  • The rebuilder was able to recover all the lost data from the damaged hard drive.
  • I used a rebuilder to fix the corrupted file and retrieve the information.
Context #3 | Verb

construction

To reconstruct or rebuild something that has been damaged or destroyed.

Synonyms

rebuild, reconstruct, restore.

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rebuilder

A person or entity who actively engages in the process of rebuilding, often after damage or destruction has occurred. This is typically used in contexts involving physical structures or communities.

  • After the earthquake, many rebuilders came to the city to help
  • The company is known as a rebuilder of historic buildings
reconstruct

To put something back together, often in a more methodical or detailed manner. This word is frequently used in contexts such as archaeology, history, and science, where precision and accuracy are important.

  • Scientists were able to reconstruct the dinosaur skeleton from the fossils they found
  • The historian attempted to reconstruct the events of that fateful day
rebuild

To construct something again after it has been damaged or destroyed. It is commonly used in various contexts, including physical structures and systems, but can also apply to relationships or lives.

  • They plan to rebuild the bridge that was destroyed in the storm
  • After the scandal, the company had to rebuild its reputation
restore

To bring something back to its original condition, often used for art, buildings, and historic items. It implies a focus on returning to a former state of function, appearance, or value.

  • They will restore the old painting to its original beauty
  • The city plans to restore the historic theater that has been closed for years

Examples of usage

  • We need to rebuilder the walls of the house after the storm.
  • The team rebuilder the bridge to make it stronger and more durable.

Translations

Translations of the word "rebuilder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reconstrutor

🇮🇳 पुनर्निर्माणकर्ता

🇩🇪 Wiederaufbauer

🇮🇩 pembangun ulang

🇺🇦 відновлювач

🇵🇱 odbudowujący

🇯🇵 再建者

🇫🇷 reconstructeur

🇪🇸 reconstructor

🇹🇷 yeniden inşa eden

🇰🇷 재건자

🇸🇦 معيد البناء

🇨🇿 obnovitel

🇸🇰 obnoviteľ

🇨🇳 重建者

🇸🇮 obnovitelj

🇮🇸 endurbyggingarmaður

🇰🇿 қалпына келтіруші

🇬🇪 აღდგენითი

🇦🇿 yenidənqurucu

🇲🇽 reconstructor

Etymology

The word 'rebuilder' originates from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'builder' meaning 'one who builds'. It first appeared in the English language in the late 19th century, at a time when reconstruction and restoration efforts were prominent due to various events like wars and natural disasters. The term has since been used in various contexts including construction, technology, and software development.

See also: build, builder, builders, building, buildup, built, inbuilt, rebuild, rebuilding, unbuilt.