Definition of update
transitive verb
: to bring up to date
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Examples of update in a Sentence
I need to update my address book.
update all the population figures
She wants to update her wardrobe.
First Known Use of update
1941
Definition of update
1 : an act or instance of updating
2 : current information for updating something
3 : an up-to-date version, account, or report
Examples of update in a Sentence
I haven't heard the latest weather update.
You can download updates for free.
First Known Use of update
1965
UPDATE Defined for English Language Learners
update
playDefinition of update for English Language Learners
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: to change (something) by including the most recent information
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: to make (something) more modern
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: to give (someone) the most recent information about something
update
playDefinition of update for English Language Learners
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: a report that includes the most recent information about something
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: a change or addition to computer software that includes the most recent information
UPDATE Defined for Kids
Definition of update for Students
updated
;updating
1 : to give or include the latest information
2 : to make more modern
Definition of update for Students
: something that gives or includes the latest information
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