Princeton's WordNet

1. update(verb)

   news that updates your information

2. update(verb)

   modernize or bring up to date

   "We updated the kitchen in the old house"

3. update(verb)

   bring up to date; supply with recent information

4. update(verb)

   bring to the latest state of technology

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. update(verb)ˈʌpˌdeɪt; v. also ˌʌpˈdeɪt

   to give sb the most recent information about sth

   The president's aides updated him on the crisis.

2. updateˈʌpˌdeɪt; v. also ˌʌpˈdeɪt

   to add the newest features or information

   I updated my browser software.; Give me an update on the situation.; the latest antivirus updates

Wiktionary

1. update(Noun)

   An advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known.

   He gave me an update on the situation in New York

2. update(Noun)

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

   I just made an update to the Wikipedia article on guerillas

3. update(Noun)

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

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

4. update(Noun)

   A modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (in software) a minor upgrade.

5. update(Noun)

   A version of something which is newer than other versions.

   "You should try the update: it rocks."

6. update(Verb)

   To bring (a thing) up to date.

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

7. update(Verb)

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

   Update me on what happened while I was away.

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