update

1 of 2

verb

up·​date ˌəp-ˈdāt  ˈəp-ˌdāt 

updated; updating; updates

transitive verb

: to bring up to date

intransitive verb

: to become up to date

My computer updated overnight.

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 of update

Verb

• redesign
• modernize
• streamline
• remake

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

This story has been updated to correct the name of the village to Kalluder e Vogel, not Upper and Lower Kalluder. — ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

This story has been updated to correct a reference to Pérez' pitching and to correct to the spelling of Nolan McLean. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Noun

Cooper has asked the Kennedy Center for updates on how long the tarp is expected to stay in place. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

To track a ballot’s progress once it is turned in, voters can sign up to receive updates from the Supervisor of Elections Office. — Ruth Abramovitz, Sun Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1941, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Noun

1961, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for update

• abate
• airfreight
• await
• baseplate
• berate
• birthdate
• birthrate
• bookplate
• borate
• breastplate
• bromate
• casemate

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