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.
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Fortune contacted Walmart and Target for comment and will update this story as needed.
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More recent drafts likely have been written, incorporating context and feedback from police officials, correcting mistakes in earlier drafts, and updating information.
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Here are Wednesday’s live updates on Harvey, now a tropical storm.
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The complete and updated roster for the 2017 Alabama Crimson Tide football team.
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This is a developing story and will be updated throughout the day.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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First Known Use of update
1941
update Synonyms
Synonyms
contemporize, streamline, modernizeRelated Words
recast, redesign, redevelop, redo, reengineer, refashion, remake, remodel, revamp, revise, reworkDefinition of update
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:an act or instance of updating
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:current information for updating something
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: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.
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This is a developing story, check back for updates.
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Meanwhile, board member Charlene Tabet suggested a monthly joint committee to hear regular updates.
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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.
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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.
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Updates will be posted on the official Fiona Show Facebook page.
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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.
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The Little People, Big World stars welcomed Jackson back in May, and mom Tori gave her Instagram followers an update on their cute son.
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Contact these theaters or check local listings for show times or updates regarding possible changes.
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First Known Use of update
1965
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