downloader

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Etymology

From download +‎ -er.

Noun

downloader (plural downloaders)

  1. Someone who downloads files from the Internet.
  2. (computing) A computer program that assists with the downloading of files.
    • 1982, InfoWorld, volume 4, number 10, page 35:
      The system includes an 8080 and a Z80 assembler, a Tektronix format downloader and other utilities.

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