Update
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌp.deɪt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Update is a noun meaning An additional piece of information, an addition to existing information.
Meaning
An additional piece of information, an addition to existing information.
More Meanings
- A change in information, a modification of existing or known data.
- (software) A version of something which is newer than other versions.
- (transitive) To bring (a thing) up to date.
- (transitive) To bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.
Example Sentences
You should try the update: it rocks.
Update me on what happened while I was away.
I just made an update to my blog about my trip to Rome.
I need to update my records to take account of the most recent transaction.
Word Forms
- updates
- updating
- updated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include amended, modernize, modify, addition, modified, adjust.
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