upload

verb

uploaded; uploading; uploads

transitive verb

: to transfer (something, such as data or files) from a computer or other digital device to the memory of another device (such as a larger or remote computer) especially via the Internet

Examples of upload in a Sentence

She uploaded the pictures from her digital camera to her computer. upload files to the Internet
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At Isaac Scharf’s invitation, the video was shot and uploaded to Instagram by Jake Adams, a stand-up comedian who runs an Instagram channel called Country Club Adjacent, the Scharfs’ complaint explained. Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2025 Register with Love Lost: Take a few minutes to upload a clear photo of your dog to Love Lost, a free, nationwide database powered by AI photo-matching. FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025 The process would be more than filling out a form; people would need to upload lots of documentation to prove their claims about their income or health status. Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 July 2025 Eligible members simply upload a current photo and receive a virtual receipt that a customs officer confirms with minimal delay. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for upload

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of upload was in 1977

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“Upload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/upload. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

upload

verb
up·​load ˌəp-ˈlōd How to pronounce upload (audio)
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: to transfer (information) from a computer to a remote computer or other device

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