preinstall

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Definition of preinstall

2 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

(transitive)To install (software, etc.) in advance.

“My computer came with the operating system preinstalled.”
“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.”
“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.”

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verb

(transitive)To install (software, etc.) in advance.

“My computer came with the operating system preinstalled.”
“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.”
“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.”

adj

(not-comparable)Prior to installation.

“I can't install this software because one of the preinstall checks failed.”

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From pre- + install.

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