update

verb up·date \ ˌəp-ˈdāt \

|Updated on: 21 Jun 2018

Examples: update in a Sentence

Definition of update

updated; updating; updates

transitive verb

: to bring up to date

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updatable

or updateable play \ˌəp-ˈdā-tə-bəl\ adjective

- updatable software

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updater

play \ˌəp-ˈdā-tər\ noun

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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.

Recent Examples of update from the Web

Also, the pole configuration was updated to use flashing yellow signals at this location.

— david ibata, ajc, "Cherokee OKs $154K for Sixes Road traffic signals," 15 June 2018
Designed in 1964 by Mario Campi and Franco Messina, the 639-square-meter (6,878 square feet) home was recently updated by Italian practice Droulers Architecture.

— lauren ro, Curbed, "Sexy Brutalist villa wants $10M in Switzerland," 14 June 2018
Rick Lawrence, a former 4th Ward aldermen who long pushed for the code updates, told aldermen that the converted houses wreak havoc on a neighborhood.

— steve lord, Aurora Beacon-News, "Updated property maintenance rules approved in Aurora," 13 June 2018
Hogan updates the status of a possible WWE return and more.

— jim varsallone, miamiherald, "A big night with Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Eric Bischoff, Jimmy Hart in South Florida," 13 June 2018
The uniform template was updated last summer for the first time in six years.

— dave southorn, idahostatesman, "Sticking with the swoosh: Boise State athletics agrees to more lucrative Nike extension," 12 June 2018
Below, the full list of winners from the evening, updated as the night goes on (winners are in bold).

— katrina lenk, Vogue, "Tony Winners 2018: See the Complete List," 11 June 2018
All charts will update on Billboard.com tomorrow (June 12).

— gary trust, Billboard, "Post Malone's 'Psycho' Hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100, Maroon 5's 'Girls Like You' Leaps to Top Five," 11 June 2018
Since then, the company has updated its Fire TV products to match the larger trends of consumer gadgetry.

— lauren goode, WIRED, "Amazon's New Fire TV Device Is a Voice-Controlled Cube," 7 June 2018

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First Known Use of update

1941

in the meaning defined above

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update Synonyms

Synonyms

contemporize, modernize, streamline;

update

noun up·date \ ˈəp-ˌdāt \

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

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Examples of update in a Sentence

I haven't heard the latest weather update.
You can download updates for free.

Recent Examples of update from the Web

Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle and more!

— stephanie petit, PEOPLE.com, "Meghan Markle's Dad Reveals How She Slowly Told Him About Her Romance with Prince Harry," 18 June 2018
Confidence: High Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest updates.

— jason samenow, Washington Post, "D.C.-area forecast: Scorching heat today and Tuesday before storms bring relief for rest of week," 18 June 2018
Also, like our Florida State Facebook page for the latest updates on the Seminoles.

— safid deen, OrlandoSentinel.com, "FSU coach Willie Taggart braces for first Father's Day without his dad," 17 June 2018
This is a breaking news story, please check back for updates.

— NBC News, "New York attorney general sues Trump Foundation, alleging illegal activity," 14 June 2018
The fire covers more than 23,000 acres, according to the latest updates on federal wildfire database Inciweb.

— eli meixler, Time, "Forest Closed and Thousands Evacuated as Colorado Wildfires Grow," 13 June 2018
The Enquirer/Bobby Nightengale Welcome to another edition of the weekly Reds Beat Blog: a new home for updates on the Reds’ top minor league prospects, some tidbits about the big topics across MLB and another place for more opinions on the Reds.

— bobby nightengale, Cincinnati.com, "Reds Beat Blog: What to do with Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel?," 13 June 2018
Please refresh for updates on the historic summit, and stay with Daily Intelligencer for further analysis throughout the night.

— margaret hartmann, Daily Intelligencer, "Liveblog: President Trump Meets North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un," 11 June 2018
Refresh this page or keep an eye on CBS Los Angeles for the latest updates.

— CBS News, "Brush fire forces thousands to evacuate parts of Southern California," 3 June 2018

First Known Use of update

1965

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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UPDATE Defined for English Language Learners

update

verb

Definition of update for English Language Learners

: to change (something) by including the most recent information
: to make (something) more modern
: to give (someone) the most recent information about something

update

noun

Definition of update for English Language Learners

: a report that includes the most recent information about something
: a change or addition to computer software that includes the most recent information