Uninstalled: meaning, definitions and examples
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uninstalled
[ ʌnˈɪnstɔld ]
software removal
Uninstalled refers to the action of removing software or applications from a computer or device. This process typically involves going into the settings or control panel of the operating system and choosing to uninstall a specific program. The action frees up storage space and can help the device perform better. Users often uninstall applications that they no longer need or that are malfunctioning.
Synonyms
deleted, discontinued, erased, removed.
Examples of usage
- I uninstalled the app because it was taking up too much space.
- After experiencing bugs, I uninstalled the software.
- Make sure to restart your device after you have uninstalled the program.
- She uninstalled the game since she had completed all levels.
Translations
Translations of the word "uninstalled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desinstalado
🇮🇳 अनइंस्टॉल किया हुआ
🇩🇪 deinstalliert
🇮🇩 dihapus
🇺🇦 видалено
🇵🇱 odinstalowane
🇯🇵 アンインストールされた
🇫🇷 désinstallé
🇪🇸 desinstalado
🇹🇷 kaldırıldı
🇰🇷 제거됨
🇸🇦 تم إلغاء التثبيت
🇨🇿 odinstalováno
🇸🇰 odinštalované
🇨🇳 已卸载
🇸🇮 odstranjeno
🇮🇸 afinstallerað
🇰🇿 жоюды
🇬🇪 წაშლილი
🇦🇿 silinmiş
🇲🇽 desinstalado
Etymology
The word 'uninstall' is a combination of the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not' or 'the opposite of', and 'install', which comes from the Latin word 'instalare'. 'Installare' means 'to place in', and it has seen various adaptations through middle French as 'installer'. The term gained popularity with the rise of personal computing in the late 20th century. As software applications began to proliferate, the need for users to manage and uninstall programs became essential. Thus, 'uninstall' developed as a critical part of computer terminology as users required straightforward methods to remove unwanted software. The term reflects the growing understanding of user-friendly interface design and software management in computing contexts.