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1.NounA file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection."The download took longer than I expected."
2.NounA file that has been or is intended to be transferred in this way."I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer."
3.VerbTo transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network."You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version."
4.VerbSynonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one.
5.VerbSynonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media."When I was your age, there were no flash drives. I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM."
6.VerbSynonym of install: to load software forced.
7.VerbTo load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load.
8.VerbTo transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a lower level of government.