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Definition of updater

updater

/ʌpˈdeɪ.tɚ/
up · dat · er
Plural:updaters
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updater Lexical Profile

updater Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A software utility or automated process that checks for, downloads, and installs the latest patches, fixes, or versions of a computer program.

Example

"The built-in updater runs in the background to ensure your security definitions remain current."

2

A person who revises, modernizes, or brings information, records, or systems up to date.

Example

"As the primary updater of the company directory, she made sure every new hire's contact details were entered promptly."

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• Rhymes for updater

• Nearby Words

upcycling
updatable
update
updater
updo
updraft
upend

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Updater. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/updater
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