update

update
I UK [ʌpˈdeɪt] / US verb
Word forms "update":
present tense I/you/we/they update he/she/it updates present participle updating past tense updated past participle updated
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1)
a) [intransitive/transitive] to add the most recent information to something such as a book, document, or list

The latest edition has been completely updated.

The database updates automatically when new information is entered.

b) [transitive] to tell someone the most recent news or information about something
update someone on something:

Dr Cooper can update us on the latest developments.

2) [transitive] to make something more modern

Our software is continually updated and improved.

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See:
up-to-date

II UK [ˈʌpdeɪt] / US [ˈʌpˌdeɪt] noun [countable]
Word forms "update":
singular update plural updates
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1) a report or broadcast containing all the latest news or information

News updates throughout the day on Radio 5 Live!

The president gets regular updates from the National Security Council.

update on:

We'll give you an update on the hostage situation.

2) computing a piece of software that contains recent improvements to a computer program

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