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uninstall

[ ˌʌnɪnˈstɔːl ]

Verb

^{Context #1 | Verb}

computer software

To remove a program or application from a computer system.

Synonyms

delete, erase, remove.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
uninstall	Use this term primarily when you are removing software or applications from a device. You need to uninstall the old version before installing the new one She decided to uninstall the app because it was taking up too much space
remove	Use this term in a broader context for detaching or taking something away from a place, physically or digitally. Please remove your shoes before entering the house She removed the outdated files from the server
delete	Use this term when you want to remove files, folders, or textual content from a digital location. It can also imply permanent removal or simply sending to trash. I accidentally deleted my homework file He deleted the message right after reading it
erase	Use this term when you want to remove data such as information on a whiteboard, blackboard, or in a digital context, when aiming to permanently remove information from a medium. The teacher asked me to erase the board Be careful, as this program can erase all your data completely

Examples of usage

I need to uninstall this software because it's causing my computer to run slowly.
To uninstall a program, go to the control panel and select 'Add or Remove Programs.'
Make sure to save any important files before uninstalling the software.
Uninstalling the application will free up space on your hard drive.
It's recommended to uninstall any unused programs to optimize your computer's performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "uninstall" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinstalar

🇮🇳 अनइंस्टॉल करना

🇩🇪 deinstallieren

🇮🇩 menghapus instalasi

🇺🇦 видалити

🇵🇱 odinstalować

🇯🇵 アンインストールする

🇫🇷 désinstaller

🇪🇸 desinstalar

🇹🇷 kaldırmak

🇰🇷 제거하다

🇸🇦 إلغاء التثبيت

🇨🇿 odinstalovat

🇸🇰 odinštalovať

🇨🇳 卸载

🇸🇮 odstraniti

🇮🇸 afsetja

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 დეინსტალაცია

🇦🇿 silmek

🇲🇽 desinstalar

Etymology

The word 'uninstall' originated from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and 'install' meaning 'to set up a program or device for use'. The term became popular in the computer software industry with the rise of personal computers in the 1980s. As technology advanced, the need to uninstall programs to free up space or improve performance became common practice.