update

play

verb up·date \ ˌəp-ˈdāt \

Definition of update

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

Fortune contacted Walmart and Target for comment and will update this story as needed.

— barb darrow, Fortune, "Walmart Taps Nvidia for Massive Cloud to Take on Amazon," 30 Aug. 2017
More recent drafts likely have been written, incorporating context and feedback from police officials, correcting mistakes in earlier drafts, and updating information.

— jsonline.com, "Trust damaged between Milwaukee police and community, Department of Justice draft report says," 30 Aug. 2017
Here are Wednesday’s live updates on Harvey, now a tropical storm.

— jack healy, richard pÉrez-peÑa and alan blinder, New York Times, "Stalled Over Gulf, Harvey Deepens Texans’ Soggy Misery," 29 Aug. 2017
The complete and updated roster for the 2017 Alabama Crimson Tide football team.

— michael casagrande, AL.com, "2017 Alabama Crimson Tide football roster," 28 Aug. 2017
This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day.

— mark donovan, charlotteobserver, "Counterprotesters reported at scene of anti-Silent Sam vigil at UNC Chapel Hill. Developing story," 26 Aug. 2017
Tru takes the feel of the college dorms—small rooms, big social spaces, minimalist furniture, and dry erase boards—and updates it for grown-ups.

— matt meltzer, CNT, "How Tru by Hilton Is Trying to Win Over Millennials," 23 Aug. 2017
Updated on Aug. 22, 2017, at 3:15 p.m. Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens stayed the execution of Marcellus Williams just hours before it was set to happen, the Washington Post reported.

— brittney mcnamara, Teen Vogue, "Missouri Governor Stops Execution of Marcellus Williams," 22 Aug. 2017
Correction: This article has been updated to reflect Sheela Sathyanarayana's title as associate professor from University of Washington and Seattle Children's Research Institute.

— ashley oerman, Cosmopolitan, "7 Reasons You Should Never Drink Out Of Plastic Water Bottles," 22 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of update

1941

update Synonyms

Synonyms

contemporize, streamline, modernize

Related Words

recast, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refashion, remake, remodel, revamp, revise, rework

update

play

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

This is a developing story, check back for updates.

— darcy costello, The Courier-Journal, "Police respond to a reported shooting near the University of Louisville campus," 30 Aug. 2017
Meanwhile, board member Charlene Tabet suggested a monthly joint committee to hear regular updates.

— priscella vega, Burbank Leader, "Amid budget hurdles, Burbank school officials brainstorm topics to discuss with City Council," 29 Aug. 2017
Roster update: Because Lester, Russell and Grimm are expected to return within a week, the Cubs may promote only a handful of players from Iowa when 25-man rosters can be expanded on Friday.

— mark gonzales, chicagotribune.com, "Cubs looking for best fit for Jon Lester's return," 28 Aug. 2017
Andy Reid talks about injury to Spencer Ware Chiefs head coach Andy Reid gives injury update on Spencer Ware after Ware was injured in preseason game at Seattle against Seahawks on Aug. 25, 2017.

— vahe gregorian, kansascity, "Chiefs’ running back picture is murky after Spencer Ware’s injury," 25 Aug. 2017
Updates will be posted on the official Fiona Show Facebook page.

— mallorie sullivan, Cincinnati.com, "Your new favorite show is all about Fiona the hippo," 23 Aug. 2017
A devastating fire in San Diego County in the fall of 2007 saw the first widespread use of the hashtag #sandiegofire to allow users to easily track updates about the fire in their Twitter feeds.

— ben panko, Smithsonian, "A Decade Ago, the Hashtag Reshaped the Internet," 23 Aug. 2017
The Little People, Big World stars welcomed Jackson back in May, and mom Tori gave her Instagram followers an update on their cute son.

— katina beniaris, Country Living, "Tori Roloff Just Shared the Cutest Photo of Her Baby Boy Jackson," 15 Aug. 2017
Contact these theaters or check local listings for show times or updates regarding possible changes.

— sergio carmona, Jewish Journal, "Film set in Hasidic community opening in South Florida," 10 Aug. 2017

First Known Use of update

1965

UPDATE Defined for English Language Learners

update

play

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

play

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