Definitions
01new information
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a report or message that gives you the most recent news about a situation.
n. a report or piece of information that provides the latest news or developments regarding a specific situation.
“The doctor gave us an update on my grandfather's health after the surgery.”
“The project manager provided a comprehensive update during the morning briefing, detailing the progress made since the last milestone.”
02software/version
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing
n. a newer version of a computer program or a piece of hardware.
n. a more recent version of a software application or system, typically containing bug fixes or new features.
“I need to install the latest security update for my phone tonight.”
“The system update failed to install correctly, causing several critical applications to crash upon startup.”
03to make current
B1 · Intermediate
v. to change something so that it has the latest information or features.
v. to bring something up to date by incorporating the most recent data or modifications.
“You should update your CV before you apply for the new job.”
“The database is updated automatically every hour to ensure that the inventory levels remain accurate for the sales team.”
04to inform someone
B1 · Intermediate
v. to tell someone the most recent news about something.
v. to inform a person about recent developments or changes in a situation.
“Please update me on the situation as soon as you hear anything.”
“The legal team promised to update the board of directors as soon as the court reached a final decision.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “update” in context.
Verb
01. give an update
“The manager will give a brief update on the project's progress during the meeting.”
verb + noun
02. install an update
“You need to restart your computer to finish installing the latest security update.”
verb + noun
03. provide an update
“The hospital provided an update on the patient's condition this morning.”
verb + noun
04. receive an update
“We receive regular updates about the weather conditions via the mobile app.”
verb + noun
Adjective
05. daily update
“I signed up for a daily update to stay informed about the stock market.”
adj + noun
06. regular update
“The software company sends regular updates to fix small bugs and improve performance.”
adj + noun
07. latest update
“Have you seen the latest update on the news regarding the election results?”
adj + noun
Noun
08. software update
“The phone is downloading a software update to improve the camera quality.”
noun + noun
09. updates delivered
10. updates on breakthroughs
11. update to a thread
12. updated version
Etymology
From up- + date. Earliest usages from 1940s (see Citations).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
- Updated
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