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updating

Sayup-DAY-ting/ʌpˈdeɪtɪŋ/

2 meanings of updating

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  1. 1
    noununcountable
    The act of changing something to make it newer or correct.

    Like swapping an old, out-of-date list for a fresh one.

    The updating of the software took several hours last night.

    Regular updating keeps the maps accurate for every driver.

    Similarrevision, modernization

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of update. Use it for something happening right now.

    She is updating her phone before the meeting starts.

    The kids are updating the family calendar with their new game times.

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updating is a form of update

update, verb: To change something so it has the newest information or features. Full entry

Forms
updateupdates he/she/itupdating -ing formupdated past tense, past participle
Spelling
update → updating: drop the e, add -ing

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