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verb up·load \(ˌ)əp-ˈlōd, ˈəp-ˌ\

computers : to move or copy (a file, program, etc.) from a computer or device to a usually larger computer or computer network

Full Definition of UPLOAD

transitive verb

:  to transfer (as data or files) from a computer to the memory of another device (as a larger or remote computer)

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Examples of UPLOAD

1. She uploaded the pictures from her digital camera to her computer.
2. upload files to the Internet

First Known Use of UPLOAD

1977

Rhymes with UPLOAD

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