update

1 of 2

verb

up·​date ˌəp-ˈdāt  ˈəp-ˌdāt 

updated; updating; updates

transitive verb

: to bring up to date

updatable adjective

or updateable

ˌəp-ˈdā-tə-bəl 

ˈəp-ˌdā-

updatable software

updater

ˌəp-ˈdā-tər 

ˈəp-ˌdā-

noun

update

2 of 2

noun

up·​date ˈəp-ˌdāt 

1

: an act or instance of updating

2

: current information for updating something

3

: an up-to-date version, account, or report

Synonyms

Verb

• contemporize
• modernize
• streamline

Examples of update in a Sentence

Verb

I need to update my address book.

update all the population figures

She wants to update her wardrobe.

Noun

I haven't heard the latest weather update.

You can download updates for free.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Restoration plans include: modernizing its antiquated water system, improving tee boxes and updating greens and bunkers. —Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 9 June 2024

Their close relationship is also evident on social media, where Seehorn frequently shares photos and updates about her family life. —Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 8 June 2024

Noun

Vision Pro update Apple will likely provide an update to its Vision Pro mixed reality headset, which was announced one year ago this week and released for purchase in February. —Samantha Murphy Kelly, CNN, 10 June 2024

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will join us, as will the World Food Program's Cindy McCain with an update on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. —CBS News, 9 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1941, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

update

1 of 2 verb

up·​date ˌəp-ˈdāt 

: to bring up to date

update

2 of 2 noun

up·​date ˈəp-ˌdāt 

1

: an act or instance of updating

2

: an up-to-date version, account, or information