Updates: meaning, definitions and examples

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[ ˈʌpˌdeɪts ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

software development

The latest improvements or additions to a software program or application.

Synonyms

fixes, patches, upgrades

Examples of usage

  • Have you installed the latest updates on your computer?
  • The new updates include bug fixes and performance enhancements.
Context #2 | Verb

social media

To post new information or status on social media platforms.

Synonyms

post, share, upload

Examples of usage

  • She updates her Instagram regularly with photos of her travels.
  • I need to update my profile picture on Facebook.

Translations

Translations of the word "updates" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atualizações

🇮🇳 अपडेट्स

🇩🇪 Updates

🇮🇩 pembaruan

🇺🇦 оновлення

🇵🇱 aktualizacje

🇯🇵 更新 (こうしん)

🇫🇷 mises à jour

🇪🇸 actualizaciones

🇹🇷 güncellemeler

🇰🇷 업데이트

🇸🇦 تحديثات

🇨🇿 aktualizace

🇸🇰 aktualizácie

🇨🇳 更新 (gēngxīn)

🇸🇮 posodobitve

🇮🇸 uppfærslur

🇰🇿 жаңартулар

🇬🇪 განახლებები

🇦🇿 yeniləmələr

🇲🇽 actualizaciones

Etymology

The word 'updates' originated from the verb 'update', which is a combination of 'up' and 'date'. The concept of updating information or software has been around for centuries, but the term 'update' became popular in the computer age with the rise of technology and software development. Today, updates are essential for keeping software and information current and relevant in our fast-paced digital world.

See also: update, updated, updating.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,130, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.