update

English

/ˈʌp.deɪt/, /əpˈdeɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • An advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known.
  • A change in information, a modification of existing or known data.
  • An additional piece of information. An addition to existing information.
  • A modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (in software) a minor upgrade.
  • A version of something which is newer than other versions.

Etymology

Prefix from English date (meeting with a romantic partner).

Origin

English

date

Gloss

meeting with a romantic partner

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