update

Meaning

Noun

1. An advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known.
2. A change in information, a modification of existing or known data.
3. An additional piece of information. An addition to existing information.
4. A modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (in software) a minor upgrade.
5. A version of something which is newer than other versions.

Verb

1. To bring (a thing) up to date.
2. To bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈʌp.deɪt/

Etymology

From up- + date.