Renamer: meaning, definitions and examples

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renamer

 

[ ˈriːneɪmər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software tool

A renamer is a software tool or feature that allows users to change the names of files or folders in bulk. It can be used to implement consistent naming conventions for better organization and retrieval.

Synonyms

bulk renamer, file manager, naming tool

Examples of usage

  • I used a renamer to organize my photos.
  • The file renamer helped me correct the naming errors.
  • With the renamer, I can add dates to my documents' names.

Translations

Translations of the word "renamer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 renomeador

🇮🇳 नाम बदलने वाला

🇩🇪 Umbenenner

🇮🇩 pengganti nama

🇺🇦 перейменувач

🇵🇱 zmieniacz nazw

🇯🇵 名前変更ツール

🇫🇷 renommeur

🇪🇸 renombrador

🇹🇷 isim değiştirici

🇰🇷 이름 변경기

🇸🇦 أداة إعادة تسمية

🇨🇿 přejmenovávač

🇸🇰 prezývač

🇨🇳 重命名工具

🇸🇮 preimenovalec

🇮🇸 umfjöllun

🇰🇿 атауын өзгерту құралы

🇬🇪 სახელის შეცვლილი

🇦🇿 ad dəyişdirici

🇲🇽 cambiador de nombre

Etymology

The term 'renamer' is derived from the verb 'rename,' which means to assign a new name to something. The prefix 're-' indicates a repetition or a change, while 'name' refers to the label given to an object. This concept has been used in computing since the early days of file management systems, where users needed efficient ways to modify file names to keep data organized. As technology evolved and personal computing became more common, renaming files became a frequent task for users, leading to the development of specialized software solutions designed to simplify the process. Today, renamers are integral in many operating systems and software applications, enhancing productivity and data management.