Update

noun

Word Frequency: 8.0

Definitions

1.nounAn advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known.

"He gave me an update on the situation in New York."

2.nounA change in information, a modification of existing or known data.

"I just made an update to the Wikipedia article on guerillas."

3.nounAn additional piece of information. An addition to existing information.

"I just made an update to my blog about my trip to Rome."

4.nounA modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (in software) a minor upgrade.

"I have a couple of updates to install on your laptop."

5.nounA version of something which is newer than other versions.

"You should try the update: it rocks."

6.verbTo bring (a thing) up to date.

"I need to update my records to take account of the most recent transaction."

7.verbTo bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.

"Update me on what happened while I was away."