update

Formsupdates, updating, updated

Pluralupdates

1. 1
   bring currentverbtransitive

   To bring something up to date by adding the most recent information or improvements.

   The team will update the website to reflect the new prices.

   Engineers update the software whenever they find a security flaw.

   UsageOften update something with new information: update the calendar with the new times.

   Similarrevise, refresh, modernize

2. 2
   latest newsnouncountable

   A piece of news or a report that gives more current information than was previously known.

   The reporter delivered a brief update on the rescue operation.

   Investors waited for the company's update on quarterly earnings.

   Usagean update on a topic (an update on the talks); you give, send or get one.

   Similarreport, briefing, bulletin

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   nouncountable

   A newer version of something, especially software, or a change that brings it up to date with fixes or improvements.

   The latest update patched several security holes in the system.

   Users complained that the update slowed down their older devices.

   UsageAn update is usually a small change; an upgrade suggests a bigger one. You install or get an update.

   Similarupgrade

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   informverbtransitive

   To inform a person about recent developments so they know the latest situation.

   Managers update their teams every morning before the shift begins.

   I'll update you the moment the results come in.

   UsageThe person is the object, then on or about the topic: I'll update you on the results.

   Similarbrief, inform, notify, tell, advise

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   nouncountable

   A change or addition made to information already on record, such as a correction in a database or a new note in a file.

   The database logged every update to the inventory counts.

   An update to the membership list removed several outdated entries.

   UsageUsually an update to a file, list or record; an update on something is news.

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