update

update
up|date1 [ ʌp`deıt ] verb **
1. ) intransitive or transitive to add the most recent information to something such as a book, document, or list:
The latest edition has been completely revised and updated.
The database updates automatically when new information is entered.
a ) 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.
=> UP-TO-DATE
update
up|date 2 [ `ʌp,deıt ] noun count *
1. ) a report or broadcast containing all the latest news or information:
Stay tuned to this station for news updates every hour on the hour.
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

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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