update

Meanings

• verb

  an act of making something new, up-to-date, or improved

• noun

  a message or piece of news that is sent or received

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with update
date , fate , mate , gait , hate

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Variants

List of all variants of update that leads to same result
updatable , update , updateable , updated , updater , updaters , updates , updating , up-to-date , up-to-dately , up-to-dateness , up-to-datenesses

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Etymology

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From the late 15th century, from up-date, from up (upward) + date (from Old French dat, from the Latin dies, 'day')

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Trivia

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1. The term 'update' was first used in the context of software development in the 1970s.

2. The term 'update' comes from the idea of keeping something up-to-date or current.

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Related Concepts

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1. patch: A software update that addresses specific issues or vulnerabilities in the software.

2. upgrade: A software update that adds new features or capabilities to the software.

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Culture

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Update has been used extensively in various fields such as technology, business, and media. In technology, updates refer to software patches or upgrades that improve functionality or security. In business, updates can refer to financial reports or stock market news. In media, updates can refer to the latest news or developments.

How to Memorize "update"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an outdated software or document being transformed into a newer, more efficient version.
   - Visualize the process of receiving or sending new information.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'update' with the idea of making something new or improved.
   - Associate the word with the idea of receiving or sending news or information.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Updates are Unique, Precise, And Timely, Effective, and Simple' to remember the definition of 'update'.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Upgrades, Patches, And New Technology Everyday' to remember the different types of software updates.

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