upload
verb (used with object)
to transfer (software, data, character sets, etc.) from a smaller to a larger computer.
uploading
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present participleof upload.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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"I can understand entirely why they did that, but they did not seem to appreciate that uploading and manipulating images of children in this way can carry real privacy and safeguarding risks."
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Half has gone towards development, including a mobile app for uploading animal sightings and an AI system that helps humans verify observations.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
An AI agent tried to pass a test by uploading a file to the internet, then citing it as a source.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
For example, if people are uploading company materials into AI to create reports, violating data-privacy rules, it could be because they are understaffed and won’t get through their workload without doing so.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
She started uploading the video and opened another.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
