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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (v.i.) upload
to transfer (software or data) from a computer to a larger or more powerful computer, as a server or mainframe.

Etymology: (1975–80)

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Princeton's WordNet

1. (verb) upload
transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location

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Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary

1. (verb) upload
≠ download
I uploaded the pictures onto the web.

2. (noun) upload
data that has been uploaded

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The New Hacker's Dictionary

1. upload
1. [techspeak] To transfer programs or data over a digital communications link from a system near you (especially a smaller or peripheral client system) to one further away from you (especially a larger or central host system). A transfer in the other direction is, of course, called a download

2. [speculatively] To move the essential patterns and algorithms that make up one's mind from one's brain into a computer. Those who are convinced that such patterns and algorithms capture the complete essence of the self view this prospect with pleasant anticipation.

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