update

1 of 2

verb

updated; updating; updates

transitive verb

: to bring up to date
updatable adjective
or updateable
ˌəp-ˈdā-tə-bəl How to pronounce update (audio)
ˈəp-ˌdā-
updatable software
updater
ˌəp-ˈdā-tər How to pronounce update (audio)
ˈəp-ˌdā-
noun

update

2 of 2

noun

up·​date ˈəp-ˌdāt How to pronounce update (audio)
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

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
Along with the GoFundMe, Marlene’s sister created an Instagram account to update followers on her recovery. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024 Unlike previous versions, the map can be updated when new information becomes available. Rebecca Cairns, CNN, 15 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for update 

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Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1941, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1965, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of update was in 1941

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Cite this Entry

“Update.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/update. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

update

1 of 2 verb
up·​date ˌəp-ˈdāt How to pronounce update (audio)
: to bring up to date

update

2 of 2 noun
up·​date ˈəp-ˌdāt How to pronounce update (audio)
1
: an act or instance of updating
2
: an up-to-date version, account, or information

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