Preinstall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Preinstall is a verb meaning (transitive) To install (software, etc.) in advance.
Meaning
(transitive) To install (software, etc.) in advance.
More Meanings
- (computing) Prior to installation.
Example Sentences
My computer came with the operating system preinstalled.
I can't install this software because one of the preinstall checks failed.
The Scots have had the foresight to install passive provision for electrification, having plans in existence and by pre-installing piles for OLE (overhead line equipment) mast bases.
The problem is especially bad with Android and Windows phones sold through third-party carriers, which like to preinstall all sorts of bloatware. […] Apple devices are more conservative with preinstalled apps, but there is a core group of iOS apps you can't uninstall.
Word Forms
- preinstalls
- preinstalling
- preinstalled
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include preload, preinsert, preplace, preprogram, prerig, predeposit.
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