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update definition

up·date (up dāt′; also, and for n. always, up′dāt′)

transitive verb updated -·dat′ed, updating -·dat′·ing

to bring up to date; make conform to or aware of the most recent facts, methods, ideas, etc.

noun

  1. an act or instance of updating
  2. an updated account, report, etc.

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update Synonyms

update

v.

modernize, bring up to date, refresh; see renew 1.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

update Usage Examples

Preposition: on

  • progress: Collaborators from 14 centers attended these meetings to hear an update on progress.

Converse of object

  • receive: Would you like to receive free monthly news updates?

Adjective modifier

  • regular: Sign up for updates Register for regular updates via our email alerts.

Noun used with modifier

  • firmware: To enable current units currently in the field, they will require a firmware update.

Infinitive complement

  • reflect: An SD strategy is being developed and SD policies will be updated to reflect the initiatives in this plan.
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