Reinstalling: meaning, definitions and examples

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reinstalling

[ ˌriː.ɪnˈstɔːl.ɪŋ ]

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computer software

To install software again on a computer system, usually to fix a problem or update the software.

Synonyms

reboot, reconfigure, reinstall

Examples of usage

Have you tried reinstalling the application to see if that fixes the issue?
After reinstalling the operating system, the computer started running much faster.
I recommend reinstalling the drivers to ensure compatibility with the new hardware.

Translations

Translations of the word "reinstalling" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reinstalar

🇮🇳 पुनः स्थापित करना

🇩🇪 neu installieren

🇮🇩 menginstal ulang

🇺🇦 перевстановлення

🇵🇱 ponowne instalowanie

🇯🇵 再インストールする

🇫🇷 réinstaller

🇪🇸 reinstalar

🇹🇷 yeniden yükleme

🇰🇷 재설치

🇸🇦 إعادة التثبيت

🇨🇿 přeinstalace

🇸🇰 preinštalovanie

🇨🇳 重新安装

🇸🇮 ponovna namestitev

🇮🇸 endurstilla

🇰🇿 қайта орнату

🇬🇪 ხელახლა ინსტალაცია

🇦🇿 yenidən quraşdırma

🇲🇽 reinstalar

Word origin

The term 'reinstalling' originates from the combination of 're-' meaning 'again' and 'install' meaning 'to put in place'. It gained popularity with the rise of computer technology, particularly in the context of software installation and troubleshooting. Reinstalling has become a common practice to resolve software issues and ensure smooth operation of computer systems.