Update
verb
To make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design.
Please update your mailing address on the form.
Often appears as...
- update your address
- update the system
noun
A piece of new information that corrects or changes an understanding of something.
I will give you an update on your application next week.
Often appears as...
- get an update
- wait for an update
verb
In computing, to replace a program with a newer version.
It's important to regularly update your antivirus software to protect your computer.
Often appears as...
- update software
- update firmware
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Technical
verb
To make something more modern or suitable for use now by adding new information or changing its design.
Please update your mailing address on the form.
Often appears as...
- update your address
- update the system
noun
A piece of new information that corrects or changes an understanding of something.
I will give you an update on your application next week.
Often appears as...
- get an update
- wait for an update
verb
In computing, to replace a program with a newer version.
It's important to regularly update your antivirus software to protect your computer.
Often appears as...
- update software
- update firmware
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Continuous Action
Use 'update' to show ongoing improvements or changes.
We continuously update our menu to offer fresh flavors.
Pro Tip 2/3Frequency
Indicate how often updates occur, such as 'regularly' or 'periodically'.
The team updates the project plan weekly.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediacy
Use 'update' when timely changes are applied.
Please update me on any changes before noon.
Pro Tip 1/3Continuous Action
Use 'update' to show ongoing improvements or changes.
We continuously update our menu to offer fresh flavors.
Pro Tip 2/3Frequency
Indicate how often updates occur, such as 'regularly' or 'periodically'.
The team updates the project plan weekly.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediacy
Use 'update' when timely changes are applied.
Please update me on any changes before noon.
Pro Tip 1/3Continuous Action
Use 'update' to show ongoing improvements or changes.
We continuously update our menu to offer fresh flavors.
Pro Tip 2/3Frequency
Indicate how often updates occur, such as 'regularly' or 'periodically'.
The team updates the project plan weekly.
Pro Tip 3/3Immediacy
Use 'update' when timely changes are applied.
Please update me on any changes before noon.
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Evan Williams on what's...
used it to dispense news and updates as well. At this event, dozens of people here are Twittering and thousands of people around the world are following along because they want to know what it feels like to be here and what's happening. Among the other interesting things that have cropped up are many things from businesses,
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Elon Musk: A future...
that cannot be updated over the air. Where if you, for example, were to say, “Stop, stop, stop,” if anyone said that, then the robot would stop, you know, type of thing. And that's not updatable remotely. I think it's going to be important to have safety features like that. Yeah, that sounds wise.
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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
dystopian situation um like i think one of the things that's going to be important is to have a localized rom chip on the robot that cannot be updated over the air uh where if you for example were to say stop stop stop that would if anyone said that then the robot would stop you
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What is consciousness? -...
it helps to have a clear idea of one important way the brain processes information from our senses. Based on sensory input, it builds models, which are continuously updating, simplified descriptions of objects and events in the world. Everything we know is based on these models.
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Launching a Food...
positioned things are moving in all the right ways the world is changing it is changing but it's not fast enough so that's my little update guys it's hard to do it quickly it really is but I need to reach out to tedsters again I do need help and I need funding the next
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What if a US presidential...
Or they could just abuse their emergency powers and try to stay in office indefinitely. So we've got some real problems in our system. The best way to stop a coup is to update and strengthen our democratic system as soon as this election is over.
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What makes a hero? -...
and keeps getting updated, because we humans reflect on our world through symbolic stories of our own lives. You leave your comfort zone, have an experience that transforms you, and then you recover and do it again.
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Capturing authentic...
There are times when it is important to convey information quickly, to present bulleted facts and updates. When a situation is urgent, when action is required now, when you need to know where the tornado will hit,
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Top 5 Best Animal...
other animals leave behind has made them a highly successful species loving devoted and intelligent animals with a strong sense of family perhaps it's time we update our outdated perception of the humble hyena
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Live from Mars 360° PIPE...
series they've been updated they've had new lighting system new graphics additional pipe work it's very much been and that you know we try to actually give the sense that there has been life
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Evan Williams on what's...
used it to dispense news and updates as well. At this event, dozens of people here are Twittering and thousands of people around the world are following along because they want to know what it feels like to be here and what's happening. Among the other interesting things that have cropped up are many things from businesses,
Video examples
Elon Musk: A future...
that cannot be updated over the air. Where if you, for example, were to say, “Stop, stop, stop,” if anyone said that, then the robot would stop, you know, type of thing. And that's not updatable remotely. I think it's going to be important to have safety features like that. Yeah, that sounds wise.
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Elon Musk talks Twitter,...
dystopian situation um like i think one of the things that's going to be important is to have a localized rom chip on the robot that cannot be updated over the air uh where if you for example were to say stop stop stop that would if anyone said that then the robot would stop you
Video examples
What is consciousness? -...
it helps to have a clear idea of one important way the brain processes information from our senses. Based on sensory input, it builds models, which are continuously updating, simplified descriptions of objects and events in the world. Everything we know is based on these models.
Video examples
Launching a Food...
positioned things are moving in all the right ways the world is changing it is changing but it's not fast enough so that's my little update guys it's hard to do it quickly it really is but I need to reach out to tedsters again I do need help and I need funding the next
Video examples
What if a US presidential...
Or they could just abuse their emergency powers and try to stay in office indefinitely. So we've got some real problems in our system. The best way to stop a coup is to update and strengthen our democratic system as soon as this election is over.
Video examples
What makes a hero? -...
and keeps getting updated, because we humans reflect on our world through symbolic stories of our own lives. You leave your comfort zone, have an experience that transforms you, and then you recover and do it again.
Video examples
Capturing authentic...
There are times when it is important to convey information quickly, to present bulleted facts and updates. When a situation is urgent, when action is required now, when you need to know where the tornado will hit,
Video examples
Top 5 Best Animal...
other animals leave behind has made them a highly successful species loving devoted and intelligent animals with a strong sense of family perhaps it's time we update our outdated perception of the humble hyena
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Live from Mars 360° PIPE...
series they've been updated they've had new lighting system new graphics additional pipe work it's very much been and that you know we try to actually give the sense that there has been life
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Quote examples
Mike Krieger
Brazilian Businessman
Innovation happens best when people of different backgrounds come together to solve the world's toughest challenges and, in the process, can create new jobs and opportunities. I'm hopeful that updated immigration policies will encourage entrepreneurs from around the world to help tackle these opportunities in the U.S.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
The world has today 546 nuclear plants generating electricity. Their experience is being continuously researched, and feedback should be provided to all. Nuclear scientists have to interact with the people of the nation, and academic institutions continuously update nuclear power generation technology and safety.
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Glennon Doyle Melton
American Author
When I was detoxing from social media, I realized that I was thinking in status updates. It seemed I had trained my brain to translate everything I experienced throughout the day into 140 characters or less.
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Ariel Winter
American Actress
Filming a movie is different from a TV show because film is a lot quicker, you get to see the character progress and grow all in one script, and in television, you wait for a weekly update on each character.
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Julie Sweet
American Businesswoman
In the old, on-premises world, we had to make updates client by client. With digital, companies need to move quickly and change quickly, and cloud provides a competitive advantage.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
I updated my grilling app, iGrill, today and it now has Facebook integration that lets you see what other people are grilling right now around the world. Awesome.
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Kamal Haasan
Indian Actor
I'd like to keep updating myself. That's the only way to make life interesting. And because I am a performer, I like to do it deliberately and with purpose.
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Sonam Wangchuk
Indian Activist
I expect nothing from the government but I expect everything from people. There is a need to update ourselves, our values and lifestyle.
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Gabrielle Giffords
American Politician
Even though many couples are choosing to marry later in life, our laws haven't been updated to address dating partner abuse.
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Warren Spector
American Designer
I would love to take 'Ultimata Underworld' and literally update the graphics.
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Mike Krieger
Brazilian Businessman
Innovation happens best when people of different backgrounds come together to solve the world's toughest challenges and, in the process, can create new jobs and opportunities. I'm hopeful that updated immigration policies will encourage entrepreneurs from around the world to help tackle these opportunities in the U.S.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
The world has today 546 nuclear plants generating electricity. Their experience is being continuously researched, and feedback should be provided to all. Nuclear scientists have to interact with the people of the nation, and academic institutions continuously update nuclear power generation technology and safety.
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Glennon Doyle Melton
American Author
When I was detoxing from social media, I realized that I was thinking in status updates. It seemed I had trained my brain to translate everything I experienced throughout the day into 140 characters or less.
Quote examples
Ariel Winter
American Actress
Filming a movie is different from a TV show because film is a lot quicker, you get to see the character progress and grow all in one script, and in television, you wait for a weekly update on each character.
Quote examples
Julie Sweet
American Businesswoman
In the old, on-premises world, we had to make updates client by client. With digital, companies need to move quickly and change quickly, and cloud provides a competitive advantage.
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Mark Zuckerberg
American Businessman
I updated my grilling app, iGrill, today and it now has Facebook integration that lets you see what other people are grilling right now around the world. Awesome.
Quote examples
Kamal Haasan
Indian Actor
I'd like to keep updating myself. That's the only way to make life interesting. And because I am a performer, I like to do it deliberately and with purpose.
Quote examples
Sonam Wangchuk
Indian Activist
I expect nothing from the government but I expect everything from people. There is a need to update ourselves, our values and lifestyle.
Quote examples
Gabrielle Giffords
American Politician
Even though many couples are choosing to marry later in life, our laws haven't been updated to address dating partner abuse.
Quote examples
Warren Spector
American Designer
I would love to take 'Ultimata Underworld' and literally update the graphics.
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