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repacker

repacker

7.4
A computer program that compresses and bundles files into an installer
  • noun
  • /ˈriːˌpækər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : reempacador
  • The developer used a repacker to compress the game files into a smaller installer for download.

Examples

  • After modifying the application, he ran a repacker to bundle all the necessary files together.

  • Many software distributions rely on a repacker to create efficient installation packages.

  • The repacker efficiently compressed the software files.

  • Many repackers are used to optimize installation processes.

  • The developer used a repacker to compress the game files into a smaller installer for download.

  • After modifying the software, he utilized a repacker to create a streamlined installation package.

  • Many software distributions depend on a repacker to efficiently bundle applications and their components.

Synonyms

packager
vsrepacker
  • Specialized
1 3.7

A person or tool that gets software ready so users can install it

focuses on altering existing installers often by compressing or changing them

How Automated

script
  • Specialized
70 3.6
repacker
  • Specialized
7.4
installer
  • Specialized
10 3.0
packager
  • Specialized
1 3.7

Surface Forms

repacker singular
repackers plural

Morphology

repacker = repack (semi-transparent) = re + pack + er

If a learner knows the verb 'repack', the suffix '-er' straightforwardly gives 'something that repacks'.

Etymology

Repacker combines re- 'again' and pack 'to put things together', like packing a suitcase. A helpful way to remember the software sense is this: a computer repacker 'packs again' by putting program files into a new or smaller installer so they are easy to download or install.