ENGLISH DICTIONARY

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

  1. A change in information, a modification of existing or known data.
  2. (software) A version of something which is newer than other versions.
  3. (transitive) To bring (a thing) up to date.
  4. (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

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Related dictionary entries include amended, modernize, modify, addition, modified, adjust.

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