update


2up·date

noun \ˈəp-ˌdāt\

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

Examples of UPDATE

  1. I haven't heard the latest weather update.
  2. You can download updates for free.

First Known Use of UPDATE

1965

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