download

[ doun-lohd ]

verb (used with object)

1. to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a distant to a nearby computer, from a larger to a smaller computer, or from a computer to a peripheral device.

noun

1. software, data, etc., that has been downloaded:

   the best free music downloads.

2. the act or process of downloading.

download

/ ˈdaʊnˌləʊd /

verb

1. to copy or transfer (data or a program) into the memory of one computer system from a larger one
2. to broadcast specialist programmes, for such groups as doctors, outside normal broadcasting hours. They are often recorded on video tapes and viewed later Compare upload
3. to delegate or assign (work, responsibilities, costs, etc) to a someone at a lower level of an organization; off-load

noun

1. a file transferred onto a computer from another computer or the internet

download

/ doun′lōd′ /

1. To transfer data or programs from a server or host computer to one's own computer or digital device.
2. Compare upload

Derived Forms

• ˌdownˈloadable, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of download¹

down ¹none + load none

Example Sentences

"The first download shows me the largest number of first generation images to be captured on a device, certainly within the UK, potentially worldwide," he said.

From BBC

At the time, many legal experts were of the opinion that downloading a book whose import had been banned could not be considered a crime.

From BBC

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From Salon

Play along on Election Night with Salon’s Election Night Bingo Cards, available to download at salon.com!

From Salon

Worse, I’d forgotten to download a map of the trail, and I didn’t have cell reception.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• load
• log in