English Reference
noun

uploading

n.
US /ˈəˌpɫoʊdɪŋ/ UK /ˈʌpləʊdɪŋ/ up·load·ing

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate Computing

    the process or action of moving data to a larger system.

    the gerundial noun referring to the act or instance of transmitting data to a remote destination.

    Simple

    The uploading of the video took much longer than I expected.

    In context

    The rapid uploading of high-resolution assets is essential for the creative team to meet their production deadlines.

    Usage

    Frequently functions as the subject of a sentence when discussing technical performance.

This entry
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Frequent
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