installer
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈstɔːlər/
KK: /ɪnˈstɔlər/
noun
Definition
A person or program that sets up software or equipment so that it can be used.
Example
The installer guided me through the setup process of the new software.
Conversation
Have you ever used a software installer before?
Yeah, I used one to set up my new game last week.
Did it work well, or were there issues with the installer?
It worked perfectly! I was really surprised how easy it was.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
installer
setup
configurator
Antonyms
uninstaller
remover
deinstaller
Root Explanation
Installer → It is formed from "install" (from Old French *installer*, meaning to place in position) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An installer is a person who places or sets something in position.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'places' ('install') something in position — that's what an installer does.
Visually Confused Words
staller
uninstalled
taller
finestiller