# uploading

/ˈəˌpɫoʊdɪŋ/ (US) · /ˈʌpləʊdɪŋ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/uploading
Updated: 2026-08-08

## Senses

### 2. the process of transfer

noun · CEFR B1

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

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

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

## Examples

- I am uploading the photos to my social media profile now.
- The video is taking a long time to finish uploading because the file size is quite large.
- While the system is uploading the encrypted backup to the secure server, users may experience a slight decrease in their local network speed.

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