upload

American  

[uhp-lohd] / ˈʌpˌloʊd /

verb (used with object)

1. to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a smaller to a larger computer.

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noun

1. software, data, etc., that has been uploaded.

2. the act or process of uploading.

upload British  

/ ʌpˈləʊd /

verb

1. (tr) to copy or transfer (data or a program) from one's own computer into the memory of another computer Compare download

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upload Scientific  

/ ŭp′lōd′ /

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

2. Compare download

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Etymology

Origin of upload

up- + load

Example Sentences

The exasperation young people feel at older folks, with our fat bank accounts struggling to program our televisions or upload videos, is understandable.

From Barron's

The new feature can dispense personalized healthcare advice that’s informed by medical records and personal health data, if users choose to upload them.

From The Wall Street Journal

A new feature within the Copilot app will offer personalized healthcare advice and make it easy to upload test results, fitness data and more.

From The Wall Street Journal

Those without labels usually upload music through distributors such as DistroKid and CD Baby.

From Los Angeles Times

Journalists are also warned to be careful about sharing videos uploaded by citizens, as they might disclose sensitive positions or infrastructure.

From Barron's