update
Americanverb (used with object)
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to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections.
to update a science textbook.
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Computers. to incorporate new or more accurate information in (a database, program, procedure, etc.).
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to bring (a person, organization, etc.) up to date on a particular subject.
The magazine article will update you on the international situation.
noun
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an act or instance of updating.
to make an update in a financial ledger.
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information or data used in updating.
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an updated version, model, or the like.
verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- updatable adjective
- updateable adjective
- updater noun
Etymology
Origin of update
Example Sentences
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Investors look to U.S. trade balance data for February and a weekly jobless claims update.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Friday’s monthly jobs report will give an update on the state of the nation’s labor market.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
“Higher energy prices would remain an economic drag which would contribute to keeping major equity indices from immediately returning to their previous highs,” he wrote in an update published Wednesday.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
In addition to reporting deliveries, Tesla will give an update on its energy business.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
She gave Vicki her number and her mom’s number though, and asked Vicki to call her mom with an update when she got a signal.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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