Updater: meaning, definitions and examples

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updater

 

[ ˈʌpˌdeɪtər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software development

A person who updates or modifies software to fix bugs or add new features.

Synonyms

developer, engineer, programmer

Examples of usage

  • The updater released a new version of the app with improved performance.
  • I work as an updater for a tech company.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A tool or program used to install the latest versions of software or data files.

Synonyms

installer, patcher, upgrader

Examples of usage

  • I used the updater to install the latest security patches on my computer.
  • The updater automatically checks for new updates and installs them.
Context #3 | Noun

social media

A person or account that regularly posts updates on social media platforms.

Synonyms

blogger, influencer, poster

Examples of usage

  • She is a popular updater on Twitter, always sharing the latest news.
  • The company hired an updater to manage their social media presence.

Translations

Translations of the word "updater" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atualizador

🇮🇳 अपडेटर

🇩🇪 Aktualisierer

🇮🇩 pengupdate

🇺🇦 оновлювач

🇵🇱 aktualizator

🇯🇵 アップデーター

🇫🇷 metteur à jour

🇪🇸 actualizador

🇹🇷 güncelleyici

🇰🇷 업데이터

🇸🇦 محدث

🇨🇿 aktualizátor

🇸🇰 aktualizátor

🇨🇳 更新程序

🇸🇮 posodobitelj

🇮🇸 uppfærari

🇰🇿 жаңартқыш

🇬🇪 განახლება

🇦🇿 yeniləyici

🇲🇽 actualizador

Etymology

The word 'updater' originated from the verb 'update', which comes from the Latin word 'updatare' meaning 'to renew or restore'. The concept of updating software or information has been essential in the technology industry, leading to the creation of the term 'updater' to describe those who perform these tasks. Over time, the term has also been used in social media and other contexts to refer to those who provide regular updates or modifications.