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package manager

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A computer program responsible for installing, updating and configuring other software, maintaining an index of installed programs and resolving their dependencies.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software

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Synonyms: package management system

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

7 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 包管理器 (bāoguǎnlǐqì) — program responsible for installing and updating other software
  • Finnish: paketinhallintatyökalu — program responsible for installing and updating other software
  • French: gestionnaire de paquets — program responsible for installing and updating other software
  • Greek: διαχειριστής πακέτου (diacheiristís pakétou) — program responsible for installing and updating other software
  • Portuguese: gerenciador de pacotes — program responsible for installing and updating other software
  • Portuguese: gestor de pacotes — program responsible for installing and updating other software
  • Ukrainian: ме́неджер паку́нків (ménedžer pakúnkiv) — program responsible for installing and updating other software