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1update

verb up·date \ˌəp-ˈdāt\

: to change (something) by including the most recent information

: to make (something) more modern

: to give (someone) the most recent information about something

Full Definition of UPDATE

transitive verb
:  to bring up to date
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First Known Use of UPDATE

1941

Rhymes with UPDATE

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2update

noun up·date \ˈəp-ˌdāt\

: a report that includes the most recent information about something

: a change or addition to computer software that includes the most recent information

Full Definition of UPDATE

1
:  an act or instance of updating
2
:  current information for updating something
3
:  an up-to-date version, account, or report

First Known Use of UPDATE

1965
UPDATE Defined for Kids

1update

verb up·date \ˌəp-ˈdāt\
up·dat·edup·dat·ing

Definition of UPDATE for Kids

1
:  to give or include the latest information
2
:  to make more modern

2update

noun up·date \ˈəp-ˌdāt\

Definition of UPDATE for Kids

:  something that gives or includes the latest information

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