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1update
verb up·date \ˌəp-ˈdāt\
: to change (something) by including the most recent information
: to make (something) more modern
: to give (someone) the most recent information about something
Full Definition of UPDATE
transitive verb
: to bring up to date
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First Known Use of UPDATE
1941
Related to UPDATE
- Synonyms
- contemporize, streamline, modernize
Rhymes with UPDATE
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2update
noun up·date \ˈəp-ˌdāt\
: a report that includes the most recent information about something
: a change or addition to computer software that includes the most recent information
Full Definition of UPDATE
1
: an act or instance of updating
2
: current information for updating something
3
: an up-to-date version, account, or report
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First Known Use of UPDATE
1965
UPDATED Defined for Kids
1update
verb up·date \ˌəp-ˈdāt\
up·dat·edup·dat·ing
Definition of UPDATE for Kids
1
: to give or include the latest information
2
: to make more modern
2update
noun up·date \ˈəp-ˌdāt\
Definition of UPDATE for Kids
: something that gives or includes the latest information
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