update

[ verb uhp-deyt, uhp-deyt; noun uhp-deyt ]

verb (used with object)

, up·dat·ed, up·dat·ing.

1. to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections:

   to update a science textbook.

2. Computers. to incorporate new or more accurate information in (a database, program, procedure, etc.).
3. to bring (a person, organization, etc.) up to date on a particular subject:

   The magazine article will update you on the international situation.

noun

1. an act or instance of updating:

   to make an update in a financial ledger.

2. information or data used in updating.
3. an updated version, model, or the like.

update

verb

1. to bring up to date

noun

1. the act of updating or something that is updated

Derived Forms

• upˈdater, noun
• upˈdateable, adjective

Other Words From

• up·data·ble adjective
• up·dater noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of update¹

First recorded in 1940–45; up- + date ¹

Example Sentences

"At this time, there does not appear to be a continued food safety concern related to this outbreak at McDonald’s restaurants," the update said.

From BBC

In the FDA's update, health officials said it was continuing to work with the food supplier and their customers.

From BBC

The feature was introduced to iPhones on the iOS 11 update in 2017, drawing inspiration from Facebook’s “On This Day” feature, which generates flashbacks to posts from previous years.

From Slate

For example, people can forget to update their address and the number of points can rise as the case escalates, she said.

From BBC

In an update issued last week, the FBI said it is still looking for nine suspects wanted for violent assaults on police officers.

From BBC

Related Words

• amend
• modernize
• refurbish
• renew
• renovate
• restore
• revise