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uninstallation

[ ˌʌnɪnstəˈleɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun / Verb

^{Context #1 | Noun}

software

The action or process of removing software or an application from a computer or device.

Synonyms

deletion, purge, removal

Examples of usage

The uninstallation of the software was necessary due to compatibility issues.
After the uninstallation, the computer's performance improved significantly.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

general

The act of eliminating or getting rid of something, especially in a systematic or thorough way.

Synonyms

elimination, eradication, removal

Examples of usage

The uninstallation of old habits is important for personal growth.
She decided on a complete uninstallation of negative influences from her life.

^{Context #3 | Verb}

computing

The process of removing software or an application from a computer or device.

Synonyms

delete, erase, remove

Examples of usage

I need to uninstall this program to free up space on my hard drive.
She uninstalled the app to troubleshoot the issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "uninstallation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desinstalação

🇮🇳 स्थापना रद्द करना

🇩🇪 Deinstallation

🇮🇩 pencopotan

🇺🇦 деінсталяція

🇵🇱 odinstalowanie

🇯🇵 アンインストール

🇫🇷 désinstallation

🇪🇸 desinstalación

🇹🇷 kaldırma

🇰🇷 제거

🇸🇦 إزالة التثبيت

🇨🇿 odinstalace

🇸🇰 odinštalovanie

🇨🇳 卸载

🇸🇮 odstranitev

🇮🇸 afstilling

🇰🇿 жою

🇬🇪 დაინსტალაციის მოხსნა

🇦🇿 dəstəkdən çıxarma

🇲🇽 desinstalación

Etymology

The term 'uninstallation' originated from the combination of 'un-' (indicating reversal) and 'installation' (the act of setting up or putting in place). The concept of uninstalling software first became popular with the rise of personal computers and the need to remove programs that were no longer needed or causing issues. As technology advanced, uninstallation processes became more streamlined and efficient, allowing users to easily remove software with a few clicks. Today, uninstallation is a common practice in managing computer programs and applications.