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bootloader
This term is a technical compound combining boot (referring to the process of starting a computer) and loader. It is used exclusively within the context of computing and embedded systems to describe the initial sequence of software that bridges the gap between hardware power-on and the execution of the operating system.
In professional technical documentation, it is typically treated as a standard countable noun. While it refers to a piece of code, it is viewed as a distinct functional component of a system's architecture, allowing for phrases like different bootloaders or a custom bootloader.
Meanings
Examples
The bootloader initializes the hardware before handing control to the kernel.
I need to unlock the bootloader to install a custom ROM on my phone.
A corrupted bootloader can prevent the entire system from starting.
Wait, did you check if the bootloader is configured to boot from the USB drive?
The embedded system uses a primary bootloader stored in read only memory.
I wonder if this specific bootloader supports secure boot signatures.
The device is stuck in a bootloop because of a faulty bootloader update.
You must flash the new bootloader image using the fastboot tool.