uninstall

verb

un·​in·​stall ˌən-in-ˈstȯl How to pronounce uninstall (audio)
uninstalled; uninstalling; uninstalls

transitive verb

: to remove (software) from a computer system especially by using a specially designed program

Examples of uninstall in a Sentence

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PyTorch maintainers noticed the breach on December 30 and warned everyone to uninstall it. Syed Ahmed, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Immediately uninstall the app, run a full antivirus and anti-malware scan and change your passwords from a different, secure device. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025 If anything seems unnecessary, revoke the access or uninstall the app entirely. 4. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2025 Here's how to uninstall a Windows update: Open Settings and go to Update & Security. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for uninstall

Word History

First Known Use

1981, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninstall was in 1981

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“Uninstall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uninstall. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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uninstall

verb
un·​in·​stall ˌən-in-ˈstȯl How to pronounce uninstall (audio)
: to remove (software) from a computer system especially by using a specially designed program

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