update
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• noun
An act of bringing something up to date, or a report containing the most recent information about a situation.
"The project manager sent a weekly update to keep the team informed of our progress."
A newly released version or modification of software, data, or a product designed to improve performance, fix bugs, or add features.
"Please install the latest security update before restarting your computer."
• verb
To make something more modern or up to date by adding new information, features, or improvements.
"We need to update our website to reflect the new office hours and contact details."
To give someone the latest information or news about a developing situation.
"I will update you as soon as the admissions committee reaches a final decision."
Word Nuance & Usage
Like many two-syllable noun-verb pairs in English, the pronunciation shifts depending on the part of speech: the noun typically places primary stress on the first syllable ('UP-date'), while the verb places primary stress on the second syllable ('up-DATE').
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the mid-20th century (around the 1940s) as a compound of 'up' and 'date', formed by back-formation or contraction of the phrase 'up to date'.