Reinstalling: meaning, definitions and examples

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reinstalling

 

[ ˌriː.ɪnˈstɔːl.ɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.

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