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resetter

resetter

1 5.7
A person or device that returns something to its original state
  • noun
  • /rɪˈsɛtər/
translation icon : restablecedor
  • As a resetter of electronic devices, her job was to restore them to their initial state.

It's resumed earlier than the the resetters might suggest.

Examples

  • The resetter ensured that all the settings were back to default before handing over the equipment.

  • It's resumed earlier than the the resetters might suggest.

  • The technician was a skilled resetter who fixed the device to its original factory settings.

Synonyms

reset
vsresetter
49 3.4

A button or switch that returns a device to its original settings

can be either a person or a device rather than only a device
reset button
vsresetter
6 2.9

A small button on a device that returns it to its original settings when you press it

applies to people or devices generally not only to a single small control
restorer
vsresetter
6 5.0

A skilled person who repairs old buildings, paintings or furniture to look like new

can be a device as well as a person rather than only a skilled specialist
rebuilder
vsresetter
1 3.4

A person who fixes things that were damaged or destroyed

focuses on returning settings or states rather than complete structural work after destruction
regenerator
vsresetter
  • Specialized
1 6.8

A person or device that makes things look new again

aims to return items to original settings rather than also improving condition
repairer
vsresetter
1 3.0

A person who fixes broken things, often as a job

deals with returning settings or states not only fixing physical damage
reconstructor
vsresetter
7.1

A person or tool that rebuilds things to look and work as before

focuses on returning systems or settings rather than full structural work
remanufacturer
vsresetter
  • Specialized
6.4

A person or company that fixes and tests used products to sell them again like new

is not limited to commercial refurbishment and resale fitting many settings
rectifier
vsresetter
8.2

A person who corrects wrongs or mistakes

focuses on returning items to original settings rather than general correction

Antonyms

39 5.5

A person or thing that causes great damage

1 7.1

A person, device, or program that stops something from working

Surface Forms

resetter singular
resetters plural

Morphology

resetter = reset (transparent) = reset + er

Formed by adding the agentive/strumental suffix '-er' to the verb 'reset', meaning an agent or device that restores settings.

Etymology

The word resetter comes from the parts re- meaning 'again', set meaning 'to put or make ready', and -er meaning 'one who does'. So a resetter is 'one who sets again', which explains why it restores something to its original state.