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loader

loader

2 4.2
A program that brings data or parts into a running program at startup
  • noun
  • /ˈloʊdər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : cargador
  • It boots, you see the boot, the boot menu, the boot loader, the choose which OS you're going to boot.
  • boot loader

It boots, you see the boot, the boot menu, the boot loader, the choose which OS you're going to boot.

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Examples

  • Because Verve guarantees type safety, however, it can rely on type safety for protection and keep the initial boot-loader-supplied address space.

    Academic text (2011)

  • So the linker takes as input object files and produces as output a program that you can run, and then the loader takes over and runs the program.

  • You can simply take that byte array and use the Loader class to display the images.

    Blog text (30)

  • Then we're going to put the Clover boot loader on it and allow our system to boot from the flash drive.

    Linus Tech Tips

  • Start simple: write a loader that generates a single object/buffer.

    Blog text (12)

  • The Nucleus interacts with five components: memory, hardware devices, the boot loader, interrupt handling, and TAL code (kernel and application code).

    Academic text (2011)

  • For example, the precondition to NucleusEntryPoint describes the state of memory when the Nucleus begins execution; the (trusted) boot loader is responsible for establishing this precondition.

    Academic text (2011)

  • The software loader initializes the program by loading all necessary resources into memory.

  • Developers often use a data loader to efficiently manage external assets for their applications.

  • Using a module loader, the application can dynamically import resources as needed during runtime.

Synonyms

bootloader
vsloader
  • Specialized
4 6.5

A small program that starts a device and loads the operating system

is a more general component that handles many resource types and on-demand loading
importer
vsloader
  • Specialized
1 4.2

A tool that reads data files and puts them into a system

focuses on loading resources into memory for programs rather than converting formats

Compounds

muzzle loader
  • Specialized
1 9.8

An old gun you load from the open front of its barrel

self-loader
  • Specialized
8.6

A gun that loads a new bullet by itself after each shot

How Early

bootloader
  • Specialized
4 6.5
preload
  • Specialized
5.3
loader
  • Specialized
2 4.2

Surface Forms

loader singular
loaders plural

Morphology

loader = load (transparent) = load + er

Computing sense is an established extension meaning 'program/component that loads'; derivation from 'load' + '-er' is straightforward.

Etymology

Loader comes from the base load, which means 'to put in', plus the ending -er, meaning 'one who does it'. In computing a loader is a program that 'puts' files or code into memory so the app can start and run.