update
UK: ʌpˈdeɪt | US: ˈʌpˌdeɪt
vt. to make something more modern or accurate by adding new information
n. an act of updating or the latest information added
update = up<higher> + date<time>
- up (from Old English upp, meaning "higher" or "to a later time")
- date (from Latin data, meaning "given time" or "recorded point in time")
Etymology Origin:
The word update emerged in the early 20th century, combining up (suggesting progression or advancement) with date (referring to time or information). It originally described revising records to reflect current data, later expanding to digital contexts like software or news. The logic is straightforward: to "move information up to the present date."
The app will automatically update overnight.
She checked the news for the latest update on the election.
The team needs to update the project timeline.
This report is outdated—please update it by Friday.
The software update fixed several security issues.