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Gerätetreiber

device driver

noun ge-REH-te-try-ber Rare

Usage Note

Gerätetreiber is the software enabling the OS to communicate with hardware components. Without the correct Gerätetreiber a webcam, printer, or graphics card may not function. Synonymous with Treiber but more explicit.

Examples

"Der Gerätetreiber für den Drucker musste manuell heruntergeladen werden."

Natural Translation

The device driver for the printer had to be downloaded manually.

Literal Translation

The device-driver for the printer had to be manually downloaded.

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