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update

noun B1 Neutral

Meaning

An update is new information or a change made to something.
💡 People often confuse "update" with "upgrade," but they mean different things.

Example Sentences

Can you give me an update on the project ?
I need an update on the project by tomorrow .
I received an update about the meeting time today .
The update did not fix the problem with the app .

Word in Context

I got an update about the bus schedule this morning . The company said the bus would arrive ten minutes late because of traffic . I called my friend to tell her the change and she said it was fine . We waited at the stop and talked about our plans for the afternoon . When the bus came , we both smiled and went to the market .

Common Phrases

software update news update update on the project

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