upload

upload Definition

up·load (up′lōd′)

transitive verb, intransitive verb

to load or transfer (a file or program) from a terminal, personal computer, etc. to a central computer, bulletin board, etc.

Upload Hacker Definition

Sends a copy of a file to a remote network location. For example, Web publishers can upload or send files to a Web server.

See Also: Network.

upload Telecom Definition

To transfer a file copy from a local computer to a remote computer over a network. See also download.

upload Usage Examples

Object

avatar: Two of these options allow users to upload an avatar from their machine or a remote location ( via a URL ).
file: You can easily upload multiple files from your computer straight to your course, saving time.
photo: To upload a profile photo, you can click on the " Upload my picture " link.
image: You can also upload images which we will display to the right!
picture: How can I upload a picture of myself for my fan page?
folder: Can I upload a whole folder full of them or do I have to do it image by image?

Adjective modifier

bulk: The data store will accept bulk upload of aggregated data items from PCTs at school year level.
automatic: WinBMD has been written by Ian Brooke as a Windows version of SpeedBMD, and offers additional features, including automatic file upload.

Modifies a noun

speed: That is an upload speed up to eight times faster than ADSL.
bandwidth: For SDSL products, the maximum upload bandwidth will vary depending on the Service ordered.
pics: I only just realized that Blogger lets you upload pics in a roundabout MT kind of way... Interesting.
file: Click " Upload file " near the top of page.
photo: At the touch of a button, you can now also upload photos you compiled offline onto your own online photo website for free.
folder: Create a text file with your contact details; place this in the upload folder.

Noun used with modifier

ftp: It can also be programmed to trigger various alerts including ftp upload, email or phone.
cant: Q: Why cant I upload photos to the gallery?
file: Once you are happy with your selected files click upload to continue.
I: Q: Why cant I upload photos to the gallery?
click: Once you are happy with your selected files click upload to continue.
data: This features CWOP ( Citizen Weather ) data upload and support for solar radiation ( Sun ) sensors.

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