update

Formsupdates, updating, updated

Pluralupdates

1. 1
   bring currentverbtransitive

   To change something so it has the newest information or features.

   Like swapping an old map for a new one that shows the latest roads.

   Please update your address so the new card reaches your home.

   I need to update the calendar with our new meeting times.

   UsageSay update something with new facts.

   Similarrevise, refresh, modernize

2. 2
   latest newsnouncountable

   A short report that gives the newest information about something.

   Like a friend telling you the latest news so you are not left guessing.

   The teacher gave us an update on the school trip.

   Can you send me an update when the package arrives?

   UsageSay an update on something: an update on the trip.

   Similarreport, briefing, bulletin

3. 3
   nouncountable

   A newer version of something, like an app, with fixes or small improvements.

   Like getting a newer, better version of a toy instead of the old one.

   The new update made my phone run faster.

   Regular updates fix small problems and add new features.

   UsageAn update is usually a small fix; an upgrade is a bigger change.

   Similarupgrade

4. 4
   informverbtransitive

   To tell someone the newest information about something.

   Like telling a friend all the news they missed while they were away.

   Please update me when you hear from the doctor.

   She will update her parents about the trip tonight.

   UsageSay update someone on something: update me on the trip.

   Similarbrief, inform, notify, tell, advise

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   nouncountable

   A change or addition to information that was already written down or stored.

   Like fixing a wrong phone number you already saved in your contacts.

   The system recorded an update to the patient's records.

   A quick update to the spreadsheet corrected last month's totals.

   UsageSay an update to a list or file.

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