Reinstall: meaning, definitions and examples
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reinstall
[ ˌriːɪnˈstɔːl ]
computer software
To install software again after it has been removed or uninstalled.
Synonyms
reinstallation, reinstalled, reinstalling
Examples of usage
- I had to reinstall the operating system on my computer.
- Make sure to back up your files before you reinstall any programs.
- The technician will reinstall the application to fix the issue.
- Reinstalling the software may solve the compatibility problems.
- If the program is not working properly, you may need to reinstall it.
Translations
Translations of the word "reinstall" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reinstalar
🇮🇳 पुनर्स्थापित करना
🇩🇪 neu installieren
🇮🇩 menginstal ulang
🇺🇦 перевстановити
🇵🇱 ponownie zainstalować
🇯🇵 再インストールする
🇫🇷 réinstaller
🇪🇸 reinstalar
🇹🇷 yeniden yüklemek
🇰🇷 다시 설치하다
🇸🇦 إعادة التثبيت
🇨🇿 přeinstalovat
🇸🇰 preinštalovať
🇨🇳 重新安装
🇸🇮 znova namestiti
🇮🇸 endurnýja
🇰🇿 қайтадан орнату
🇬🇪 ხელახლა ინსტალაცია
🇦🇿 yenidən quraşdırmaq
🇲🇽 reinstalar
Etymology
The word 'reinstall' is a combination of the prefix 're-' meaning 'again' and the verb 'install', which comes from the Latin word 'installare' meaning 'to set up'. The concept of reinstalling software emerged with the development of computers and software systems, allowing users to troubleshoot issues by removing and installing programs again.
See also: install, installable, installation, installed, installer, installment, instalment, reinstallation, reinstalled, reinstalling, reinstalment, uninstall, uninstallation, uninstaller.