uninstall
verb (used with object)
to remove (a software program) from a computer or computer system.
uninstalled
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past participleof uninstall.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof uninstall.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
uninstallverb (used with object)to remove (a software program) from a computer or computer system.
Example Sentences
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He said multiple apps had been uninstalled from Flynn's phone before his wife's death, including Instagram and an AI-music generating app.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
On Wednesday, crews uninstalled the metal tower from a steep, now-charred hillside overlooking Eaton Canyon, where it has stood since 1971.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 7, 2025
As for Xbox, I’m afraid that it too is one of the apps that comes with Windows and can’t be uninstalled without resorting to the PowerShell.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 9, 2022
If you want to see a list of your uninstalled apps, tap on the “Installed” label at the top of the screen and select “Not installed.”
From The Verge ● Aug. 25, 2021
You can stop and start it with Ctrl-s and Ctrl-q, respectively, and at the end of the run, you will get a list of any uninstalled packages.
From Debian GNU/Linux : Guide to Installation and Usage by John Goerzen
