down·load
ˈdau̇n-ˌlōd 
computers
: an act or instance of transferring something (such as data or files) from a usually large computer to the memory of another device (such as a smaller computer) : an act or instance of downloading (see download entry 2) something
faster downloads
also
: the item downloaded
two downloads
downloaded; downloading; downloads
computers
: to transfer (data, files, etc.) from one location (such as a large computer or the cloud) to another (such as a smaller computer, smartphone, or storage device)
download the files onto your computer
downloading songs from the Internet
Examples of download in a Sentence
Noun
The modem is capable of high-speed downloads.
The download will take about three minutes.
The program is available for download at the company's website.
The downloads are all in this folder.
Verb
He downloaded the files onto his computer.
She downloads songs from the Internet.
The new program makes downloading faster.
Recent Examples on the Web
Thania Garcia, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Our results showed that IPVanish decreased download speed test scores by 11.5% and decreased upload speed test scores by 13.55%.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
The companies must also provide the typical download and upload speeds, the amount of data included in the monthly price, and charges for extra data usage.
—Eva Dou, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
At the same time, the Middle East has one of the highest shares of gaming mobile app downloads in the world.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The network includes 47 original shows, with more than 350 million views and 20 million monthly audio downloads.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
The last time an eclipse happened in the US in 2017, sales for downloads of the song increased more than 500%, according to Billboard.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
By comparison, Meta’s Threads had 171 million downloads between its July debut and November.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Every click, like, tap, download, and order is utilizing these two facilities in some way.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
However, the number of people across the country downloading and ordering the educational material has increased over the years as SevenDays has expanded from just buttons and stickers to bookmarks, posters and lessons plans.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Taco John's $2 off burrito deal and new Taco Pizza
On National Burrito Day, April 4, members of Taco John’s Bigger Bolder Rewards loyalty program get $2 off any Meat and Potato Burrito Combo (download the app and sign up for Bigger Bolder Rewards by Wednesday, April 3/3).
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Since the digital platform’s introduction in 2022, its app has been downloaded 10 million times.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Migrating your subscription data to a platform other than YouTube Music is a little more complicated and requires the user to download an Outline Processor Markup Language file or by way of the Google Takeout function.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
People can download the Survey123 app on their phone, with these instructions from park officials.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
Also, be sure to download the Universal Orlando phone app to easily check ride wait times, entertainment schedules, and restaurant information.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
Travelers can visit this page to make reservations or download the MKE SmartPark app.
—Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2024
Noun
Soon after the album’s arrival, J. Cole apologized for the song and later removed it from streaming versions of the album (the song is still available on the set’s digital download edition).
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 15 Apr. 2024
Our results showed that IPVanish decreased download speed test scores by 11.5% and decreased upload speed test scores by 13.55%.
—PCMAG, 11 Apr. 2024
The companies must also provide the typical download and upload speeds, the amount of data included in the monthly price, and charges for extra data usage.
—Eva Dou, Washington Post, 10 Apr. 2024
At the same time, the Middle East has one of the highest shares of gaming mobile app downloads in the world.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2024
The network includes 47 original shows, with more than 350 million views and 20 million monthly audio downloads.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Apr. 2024
The last time an eclipse happened in the US in 2017, sales for downloads of the song increased more than 500%, according to Billboard.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024
By comparison, Meta’s Threads had 171 million downloads between its July debut and November.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Every click, like, tap, download, and order is utilizing these two facilities in some way.
—Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
Verb
Wynwood’s Gramps hosts a 21-and-older listening party hours before the album’s release that will last beyond the midnight streaming and download debut of the music.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2024
However, the number of people across the country downloading and ordering the educational material has increased over the years as SevenDays has expanded from just buttons and stickers to bookmarks, posters and lessons plans.
—Beth Lipoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2024
Taco John's $2 off burrito deal and new Taco Pizza
On National Burrito Day, April 4, members of Taco John’s Bigger Bolder Rewards loyalty program get $2 off any Meat and Potato Burrito Combo (download the app and sign up for Bigger Bolder Rewards by Wednesday, April 3/3).
—Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024
Since the digital platform’s introduction in 2022, its app has been downloaded 10 million times.
—Joe Rennison, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2024
Migrating your subscription data to a platform other than YouTube Music is a little more complicated and requires the user to download an Outline Processor Markup Language file or by way of the Google Takeout function.
—Davey Winder, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
People can download the Survey123 app on their phone, with these instructions from park officials.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 29 Mar. 2024
Also, be sure to download the Universal Orlando phone app to easily check ride wait times, entertainment schedules, and restaurant information.
—Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 28 Mar. 2024
Travelers can visit this page to make reservations or download the MKE SmartPark app.
—Journal Sentinel, 24 Mar. 2024
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