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

The sensitive Claude Code information was inadvertently disclosed on Tuesday when the company updated the AI tool.

From The Wall Street Journal

The revisions reflect an updated refinery margin for April jet-fuel deliveries, an increase in ticket prices, and some changes to capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We will share additional updates as more information becomes available."

From BBC

The White House also said he would address the nation at 0100 GMT Thursday "to provide an important update on Iran".

From Barron's

On Tuesday, American Heart Assn. released its updated guidelines for a heart-healthy diet.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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