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[ ʌpˈdeɪtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

software

Recently revised or made more current.

Synonyms

enhanced, improved, revised

Examples of usage

  • Have you seen the updated version of the app?
  • The website was recently updated with new features.
Context #2 | Verb

information

To make something more current or modern.

Synonyms

modernize, refresh, revise

Examples of usage

  • I need to update my resume.
  • She updated her contact information.

Translations

Translations of the word "updated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atualizado

🇮🇳 अपडेट किया गया

🇩🇪 aktualisiert

🇮🇩 diperbarui

🇺🇦 оновлений

🇵🇱 zaktualizowany

🇯🇵 更新された

🇫🇷 mis à jour

🇪🇸 actualizado

🇹🇷 güncellenmiş

🇰🇷 업데이트됨

🇸🇦 محدث

🇨🇿 aktualizovaný

🇸🇰 aktualizovaný

🇨🇳 更新

🇸🇮 posodobljeno

🇮🇸 uppfært

🇰🇿 жаңартылған

🇬🇪 განახლებული

🇦🇿 yenilənmiş

🇲🇽 actualizado

Etymology

The word 'update' originated from the Latin word 'updatare', which means 'to renew'. The term became popular in the 20th century with the rise of technology and the need to constantly improve and refresh information. Today, 'update' is commonly used in various fields such as software development, news reporting, and personal communication to denote the act of making something current or modern.

See also: update, updates, updating.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,952 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.