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Definitions for reinstall
re·in·stall
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Princeton's WordNet
reinstallverb
install again
"She reinstalled the washer after it had been repaired"
Wiktionary
reinstallverb
To install again.
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reinstall
Reinstall refers to the process of removing a software or application from a computer or device and then loading it back again. This is usually done to resolve any issues, errors or glitches that the software or system might be experiencing, or to upgrade to a newer version. During reinstallation, the system typically deletes the older version and all its settings, and replaces it with a fresh copy.
Webster Dictionary
Reinstallverb
to install again
Etymology: [Pref. re- + install: cf. F. rinstaller.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Reinstall
rē-in-stawl′, v.t. (Shak.) to put again in possession: (Milt.) to seat again.—n. Reinstal′ment.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of reinstall in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of reinstall in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- reinstal·larCatalan, Valencian
- reinstalarSpanish
- réinstallerFrench
- reinstallarInterlingua
- reinstallareItalian
- reïnstallarOccitan
- reinstalarPortuguese
- reinstalaRomanian
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