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update

update

Meaning of update

English

to add the newest information to something

Deutsch

etwas auf den neuesten Stand bringen

update

Pronunciation

British English
/ʌpˈdeɪt/
American English
/ʌpˈdeɪt/

update with German translation

update usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

I'm updating my profile today.

Ich aktualisiere heute mein Profil.

🇬🇧English→🇩🇪German

The app updates the data every day.

Die App aktualisiert die Daten jeden Tag.

update synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between update, bring up to date, refresh, upgrade, modify, patch, and modernize

B
🇬🇧English
bring up to date

Longer phrase; used for information and documents.

often

ENPlease bring your contact details up to date.

🇬🇧English

To reload a page or screen for fresh data.

B1often

ENRefresh the page to see the newest comments.

🇬🇧English

To move to a better or higher version.

B1often

ENWe should upgrade the software to the latest version.

Advanced: broader words

M
🇬🇧English
modify

To change something, not necessarily make it current.

B1very often

ENModify your resume to highlight relevant skills.

P
🇬🇧English
patch

To fix software with a small correction.

B2rare word

ENThe developers released a security patch yesterday.

M
🇬🇧English
modernize

To make something modern, often with big changes.

B2rare word

ENThe company plans to modernize its hiring process.

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update belongs to the topic "Interview and Resume →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does update mean?

to add the newest information to something

How do you pronounce update?

update is pronounced /ʌpˈdeɪt/.

How is update used in a sentence?

Ich aktualisiere heute mein Profil. Translation: I'm updating my profile today.

Is update part of Interview and Resume vocabulary?

Yes, update can be learned in the Interview and Resume topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is update part of Fashion and Trends vocabulary?

Yes, update can be learned in the Fashion and Trends topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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