update

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   modernize or bring up to date

   We updated the kitchen in the old house

2. 2
   noun

   An additional piece of information, an addition to existing information.

   I just made an update to my blog about my trip to Rome.

3. 3
   noun

   A change in information, a modification of existing or known data.

   Our database receives an update every morning at 3 AM.

4. 4
   noun

   A version of something which is newer than other versions.

   You should try the update: it rocks.

5. 5
   verb

   To bring (a thing) up to date.

   I need to update my records to take account of the most recent transaction.

6. 6
   verb

   To bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.

   Update me on what happened while I was away.

7. 7
   noun

   news that updates your information

8. 8
   verb

   bring to the latest state of technology

Etymology

From up- + date. Earliest usages from 1940s (see Citations).