noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Someone who downloads files from the Internet.
2. 2
   A computer program that assists with the downloading of files.

   "The system includes an 8080 and a Z80 assembler, a Tektronix format downloader and other utilities."

Synonyms

All synonyms

download managerdownload manager

Example

More examples

"The comic downloader that I wrote will be released this Sunday."

Etymology

From download + -er.

Related phrases

download manager

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