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up·date

update

 
 
parts of speech:
verb, noun
part of speech: verb
pronunciation: uhp deIt [or] uhp deIt
inflections: updates, updating, updated
definition 1: When a newspaper updates information, it adds newer information to the information that it already gave about something. It gives the most recent information that it can get. When people update something, they add something new to it, or make small changes to it to improve it.
The online store updates its website often so that customers know what is available.
definition 2: If you update a person about something, you let them know the new information that you have about it.
The local radio station will update its listeners on the storm's progress.
 
part of speech: noun
pronunciation: uhp deIt
definition: An update is additional information that is recent, or it is a change to something that is made to improve it.
The TV is showing frequent updates on the weather.
derivation: updater (n.)