updater

Software patch installer

An updater is a person or program that updates something.

In computing, an updater is software that downloads and installs newer versions of programs: The system updater ran overnight.

A person who updates records, files, or information may also be called an updater, though this use is less common.

software

patch

Material covering damage

upgrade · firmware · deployment · repository · setup · executable · package · release · binary · script

improvement

enhancement

Increase in quality

performance · stability · usability · compatibility · functionality · efficiency · refinement · debugging · streamlining · innovation

maintenance

bugfix

Repair to flawed software

overhaul · adjustment · inspection · technician · preventive · reliability · routine · scheduled · check · scan

refresh

reboot

Cycle power intentionally

reinitialize · resynchronize · renew · sync · live · real-time · periodic · interval · polling · fetch

Categories
Opposites
software lifecycle stage

updaterinstaller

One who sets up

uninstaller · remover · initializer · setup wizard · cleaner

change direction

updaterdowngrader

One who reduces rank

reverter

action vs. inaction

updaterpreserver

One that maintains or saves

maintainer

Phrases
Family

update, updated, updating, updates, updatable, updateable, updaters, unupdated

Familiarity
Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G