Word for a person who uploaded a file?
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I am designing a User Interface for a system.
Users can upload files, but the files are not necessarily authored by them.
I display the name of the user who uploaded the file, but I am unsure how to title this.
'Uploader' comes to mind, but this is apparently something I have made up as it does not appear in the dictionary.
Is there a word to describe this type of person?
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I am designing a User Interface for a system.
Users can upload files, but the files are not necessarily authored by them.
I display the name of the user who uploaded the file, but I am unsure how to title this.
'Uploader' comes to mind, but this is apparently something I have made up as it does not appear in the dictionary.
Is there a word to describe this type of person?
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I think "uploader" is fine for this.
– GEdgar
17 hours ago
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It's something that lots of people have independently made up. Even if it doesn't qualify for its own dictionary entry, it's readily understandable, as -er is a well-known suffix and combines easily. I think you can go with it. :-)
– Hellion
16 hours ago
Word other than 'uploader' could be 'source', what do you say? ^^
– Zeeshan Ali
16 hours ago
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Note that in technical fields it is acceptable to define a new term if one doesn't already exist. Just make sure (a) You define it clearly the first time you use it, (b) Your index includes it and refers back to the page where the term was defined.
– chasly from UK
14 hours ago
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Do you really need a dedicated word for this ? Why not just use "uploaded by" in the UI as @Typeset Mask suggested.
– zakinster
13 hours ago
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I am designing a User Interface for a system.
Users can upload files, but the files are not necessarily authored by them.
I display the name of the user who uploaded the file, but I am unsure how to title this.
'Uploader' comes to mind, but this is apparently something I have made up as it does not appear in the dictionary.
Is there a word to describe this type of person?
single-word-requests
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I am designing a User Interface for a system.
Users can upload files, but the files are not necessarily authored by them.
I display the name of the user who uploaded the file, but I am unsure how to title this.
'Uploader' comes to mind, but this is apparently something I have made up as it does not appear in the dictionary.
Is there a word to describe this type of person?
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I think "uploader" is fine for this.
– GEdgar
17 hours ago
2
It's something that lots of people have independently made up. Even if it doesn't qualify for its own dictionary entry, it's readily understandable, as -er is a well-known suffix and combines easily. I think you can go with it. :-)
– Hellion
16 hours ago
Word other than 'uploader' could be 'source', what do you say? ^^
– Zeeshan Ali
16 hours ago
1
Note that in technical fields it is acceptable to define a new term if one doesn't already exist. Just make sure (a) You define it clearly the first time you use it, (b) Your index includes it and refers back to the page where the term was defined.
– chasly from UK
14 hours ago
4
Do you really need a dedicated word for this ? Why not just use "uploaded by" in the UI as @Typeset Mask suggested.
– zakinster
13 hours ago
|
show 7 more comments
12
I think "uploader" is fine for this.
– GEdgar
17 hours ago
2
It's something that lots of people have independently made up. Even if it doesn't qualify for its own dictionary entry, it's readily understandable, as -er is a well-known suffix and combines easily. I think you can go with it. :-)
– Hellion
16 hours ago
Word other than 'uploader' could be 'source', what do you say? ^^
– Zeeshan Ali
16 hours ago
1
Note that in technical fields it is acceptable to define a new term if one doesn't already exist. Just make sure (a) You define it clearly the first time you use it, (b) Your index includes it and refers back to the page where the term was defined.
– chasly from UK
14 hours ago
4
Do you really need a dedicated word for this ? Why not just use "uploaded by" in the UI as @Typeset Mask suggested.
– zakinster
13 hours ago
12
12
I think "uploader" is fine for this.
– GEdgar
17 hours ago
I think "uploader" is fine for this.
– GEdgar
17 hours ago
2
2
It's something that lots of people have independently made up. Even if it doesn't qualify for its own dictionary entry, it's readily understandable, as -er is a well-known suffix and combines easily. I think you can go with it. :-)
– Hellion
16 hours ago
It's something that lots of people have independently made up. Even if it doesn't qualify for its own dictionary entry, it's readily understandable, as -er is a well-known suffix and combines easily. I think you can go with it. :-)
– Hellion
16 hours ago
Word other than 'uploader' could be 'source', what do you say? ^^
– Zeeshan Ali
16 hours ago
Word other than 'uploader' could be 'source', what do you say? ^^
– Zeeshan Ali
16 hours ago
1
1
Note that in technical fields it is acceptable to define a new term if one doesn't already exist. Just make sure (a) You define it clearly the first time you use it, (b) Your index includes it and refers back to the page where the term was defined.
– chasly from UK
14 hours ago
Note that in technical fields it is acceptable to define a new term if one doesn't already exist. Just make sure (a) You define it clearly the first time you use it, (b) Your index includes it and refers back to the page where the term was defined.
– chasly from UK
14 hours ago
4
4
Do you really need a dedicated word for this ? Why not just use "uploaded by" in the UI as @Typeset Mask suggested.
– zakinster
13 hours ago
Do you really need a dedicated word for this ? Why not just use "uploaded by" in the UI as @Typeset Mask suggested.
– zakinster
13 hours ago
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The word 'uploader' is fine; many verbs in English are suffixed with -(e)r to describe a person doing the verb, e.g. baker, builder, dealer, driver, singer. 'Downloader' and 'uploader' are widely understood, and while it's not an official dictionary, Wiktionary even has it as an entry:
Noun
uploader (plural uploaders)
- Someone who uploads files
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+1 for the simplicity of it. Even a person who had never heard "uploader" before would recognize it as "one who uploads".
– Monty Harder
13 hours ago
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I believe “uploader” is the most obvious, and therefore the right choice. You might prefer a different word if:
- There is potential confusion about “upload” versus “download” (the terms are ambiguous in the context of peer-to-peer file transfers); or,
- Your application needs to make precise distinctions between, say, the user account that physically sent the file and the person or company who was legally responsible for sending it.
In that case “submitter” would also work.
Submitter is the word that came to my mind, as well.
– Barmar
12 hours ago
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You could use "uploader" although I agree it sounds a little strange. You might also consider "source", "poster," or "contributor."
Alternatively, you could use the word "by" and say "uploaded by:" or "posted by:" or "contributed by:"
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author is definitely wrong here
– Mark
13 hours ago
You're right, I forgot about the place where the asker said explicitly that files might not be authored by the person performing the upload. I'm editing my answer to remove that.
– Typeset Mask
13 hours ago
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3 Answers
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3 Answers
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active
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active
oldest
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up vote
23
down vote
The word 'uploader' is fine; many verbs in English are suffixed with -(e)r to describe a person doing the verb, e.g. baker, builder, dealer, driver, singer. 'Downloader' and 'uploader' are widely understood, and while it's not an official dictionary, Wiktionary even has it as an entry:
Noun
uploader (plural uploaders)
- Someone who uploads files
3
+1 for the simplicity of it. Even a person who had never heard "uploader" before would recognize it as "one who uploads".
– Monty Harder
13 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
23
down vote
The word 'uploader' is fine; many verbs in English are suffixed with -(e)r to describe a person doing the verb, e.g. baker, builder, dealer, driver, singer. 'Downloader' and 'uploader' are widely understood, and while it's not an official dictionary, Wiktionary even has it as an entry:
Noun
uploader (plural uploaders)
- Someone who uploads files
3
+1 for the simplicity of it. Even a person who had never heard "uploader" before would recognize it as "one who uploads".
– Monty Harder
13 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
23
down vote
up vote
23
down vote
The word 'uploader' is fine; many verbs in English are suffixed with -(e)r to describe a person doing the verb, e.g. baker, builder, dealer, driver, singer. 'Downloader' and 'uploader' are widely understood, and while it's not an official dictionary, Wiktionary even has it as an entry:
Noun
uploader (plural uploaders)
- Someone who uploads files
The word 'uploader' is fine; many verbs in English are suffixed with -(e)r to describe a person doing the verb, e.g. baker, builder, dealer, driver, singer. 'Downloader' and 'uploader' are widely understood, and while it's not an official dictionary, Wiktionary even has it as an entry:
Noun
uploader (plural uploaders)
- Someone who uploads files
edited 13 hours ago
answered 17 hours ago
Glorfindel
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+1 for the simplicity of it. Even a person who had never heard "uploader" before would recognize it as "one who uploads".
– Monty Harder
13 hours ago
add a comment |
3
+1 for the simplicity of it. Even a person who had never heard "uploader" before would recognize it as "one who uploads".
– Monty Harder
13 hours ago
3
3
+1 for the simplicity of it. Even a person who had never heard "uploader" before would recognize it as "one who uploads".
– Monty Harder
13 hours ago
+1 for the simplicity of it. Even a person who had never heard "uploader" before would recognize it as "one who uploads".
– Monty Harder
13 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
I believe “uploader” is the most obvious, and therefore the right choice. You might prefer a different word if:
- There is potential confusion about “upload” versus “download” (the terms are ambiguous in the context of peer-to-peer file transfers); or,
- Your application needs to make precise distinctions between, say, the user account that physically sent the file and the person or company who was legally responsible for sending it.
In that case “submitter” would also work.
Submitter is the word that came to my mind, as well.
– Barmar
12 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
I believe “uploader” is the most obvious, and therefore the right choice. You might prefer a different word if:
- There is potential confusion about “upload” versus “download” (the terms are ambiguous in the context of peer-to-peer file transfers); or,
- Your application needs to make precise distinctions between, say, the user account that physically sent the file and the person or company who was legally responsible for sending it.
In that case “submitter” would also work.
Submitter is the word that came to my mind, as well.
– Barmar
12 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
I believe “uploader” is the most obvious, and therefore the right choice. You might prefer a different word if:
- There is potential confusion about “upload” versus “download” (the terms are ambiguous in the context of peer-to-peer file transfers); or,
- Your application needs to make precise distinctions between, say, the user account that physically sent the file and the person or company who was legally responsible for sending it.
In that case “submitter” would also work.
I believe “uploader” is the most obvious, and therefore the right choice. You might prefer a different word if:
- There is potential confusion about “upload” versus “download” (the terms are ambiguous in the context of peer-to-peer file transfers); or,
- Your application needs to make precise distinctions between, say, the user account that physically sent the file and the person or company who was legally responsible for sending it.
In that case “submitter” would also work.
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Submitter is the word that came to my mind, as well.
– Barmar
12 hours ago
add a comment |
Submitter is the word that came to my mind, as well.
– Barmar
12 hours ago
Submitter is the word that came to my mind, as well.
– Barmar
12 hours ago
Submitter is the word that came to my mind, as well.
– Barmar
12 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
You could use "uploader" although I agree it sounds a little strange. You might also consider "source", "poster," or "contributor."
Alternatively, you could use the word "by" and say "uploaded by:" or "posted by:" or "contributed by:"
New contributor
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author is definitely wrong here
– Mark
13 hours ago
You're right, I forgot about the place where the asker said explicitly that files might not be authored by the person performing the upload. I'm editing my answer to remove that.
– Typeset Mask
13 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
You could use "uploader" although I agree it sounds a little strange. You might also consider "source", "poster," or "contributor."
Alternatively, you could use the word "by" and say "uploaded by:" or "posted by:" or "contributed by:"
New contributor
2
author is definitely wrong here
– Mark
13 hours ago
You're right, I forgot about the place where the asker said explicitly that files might not be authored by the person performing the upload. I'm editing my answer to remove that.
– Typeset Mask
13 hours ago
add a comment |
up vote
5
down vote
up vote
5
down vote
You could use "uploader" although I agree it sounds a little strange. You might also consider "source", "poster," or "contributor."
Alternatively, you could use the word "by" and say "uploaded by:" or "posted by:" or "contributed by:"
New contributor
You could use "uploader" although I agree it sounds a little strange. You might also consider "source", "poster," or "contributor."
Alternatively, you could use the word "by" and say "uploaded by:" or "posted by:" or "contributed by:"
New contributor
edited 13 hours ago
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answered 14 hours ago
Typeset Mask
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author is definitely wrong here
– Mark
13 hours ago
You're right, I forgot about the place where the asker said explicitly that files might not be authored by the person performing the upload. I'm editing my answer to remove that.
– Typeset Mask
13 hours ago
add a comment |
2
author is definitely wrong here
– Mark
13 hours ago
You're right, I forgot about the place where the asker said explicitly that files might not be authored by the person performing the upload. I'm editing my answer to remove that.
– Typeset Mask
13 hours ago
2
2
author is definitely wrong here
– Mark
13 hours ago
author is definitely wrong here
– Mark
13 hours ago
You're right, I forgot about the place where the asker said explicitly that files might not be authored by the person performing the upload. I'm editing my answer to remove that.
– Typeset Mask
13 hours ago
You're right, I forgot about the place where the asker said explicitly that files might not be authored by the person performing the upload. I'm editing my answer to remove that.
– Typeset Mask
13 hours ago
add a comment |
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I think "uploader" is fine for this.
– GEdgar
17 hours ago
2
It's something that lots of people have independently made up. Even if it doesn't qualify for its own dictionary entry, it's readily understandable, as -er is a well-known suffix and combines easily. I think you can go with it. :-)
– Hellion
16 hours ago
Word other than 'uploader' could be 'source', what do you say? ^^
– Zeeshan Ali
16 hours ago
1
Note that in technical fields it is acceptable to define a new term if one doesn't already exist. Just make sure (a) You define it clearly the first time you use it, (b) Your index includes it and refers back to the page where the term was defined.
– chasly from UK
14 hours ago
4
Do you really need a dedicated word for this ? Why not just use "uploaded by" in the UI as @Typeset Mask suggested.
– zakinster
13 hours ago