update

American  

[uhp-deyt, uhp-deyt, uhp-deyt] / ʌpˈdeɪt, ˈʌpˌdeɪt, ˈʌpˌdeɪt /

verb (used with object)

updated, updating

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.

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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 British  

verb

1. to bring up to date

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noun

1. the act of updating or something that is updated

Other Word Forms

• updatable adjective
• updateable adjective
• updater noun

Etymology

Origin of update

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

Example Sentences

Regular physical activity may ease symptoms of depression about as effectively as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review.

From Science Daily

However, an updated analysis on Wednesday, which accounted for major concessions made by ministers, said it will now cost companies £1bn a year.

From BBC

The scheduling updates give economists and policymakers some clarity on the timing of future releases, but also underscore the massive disruptions that the shutdown heaped on the government’s statistics system.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The last 12 months have made clear the urgent need to update and modernize the claim process to better protect homeowners devastated by these wildfires,” said Padilla, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The P/E ratios on the chart are updated weekly by LSEG.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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