update
Americanverb (used with object)
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to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections.
to update a science textbook.
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Computers. to incorporate new or more accurate information in (a database, program, procedure, etc.).
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to bring (a person, organization, etc.) up to date on a particular subject.
The magazine article will update you on the international situation.
noun
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an act or instance of updating.
to make an update in a financial ledger.
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information or data used in updating.
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an updated version, model, or the like.
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- updatable adjective
- updateable adjective
- updater noun
Etymology
Origin of update
Example Sentences
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"All future policy updates shall also comply with these requirements," it added.
From BBC
Her Facebook page has not been updated since late August.
From BBC
Sane says the date was helpful for him, too, because it motivated him to consolidate all of their account information into a living document that can be updated as needed.
This situation is still developing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
From Salon
Heathrow, the UK's busiest airport, urged travellers to check with their airline for updates.
From BBC
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