preinstallation

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

pre- +‎ installation

Noun[edit]

preinstallation (usually uncountable, plural preinstallations)

  1. The process or result of preinstalling.
    • 2009 June 19, Edward Wong, “China Intent on Requiring Internet Censor Software”, in New York Times[1]:
      On May 19, the ministry issued a directive to computer makers that required the preinstallation of Green Dam on hard drives or a CD-ROM with installation software that usually is packaged with computers.