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update

up·date

update

 
 
parts of speech:
verb, noun
part of speech: verb
pronunciation: uhp deIt [or] uhp deIt
inflections: updates, updating, updated
definition: to provide with new and current information.
Ruth updated her boss on her progress.They update your payment record when they receive your money.
 
part of speech: noun
pronunciation: uhp deIt
definition: new information about a particular thing.
The TV is showing frequent updates on the weather.
derivation: updater (n.)