update

Definition

  • verb: to change (something) by including the most recent information
  • verb: to bring up to date
  • often + 'on'
  • synonyms: antedate, backdate, be dated

Examples

  • an 'updated' [='modern, up-to-date'] version of a classic story

  • We receive daily 'updates on' homes for sale in the area.

  • I haven't heard the latest weather 'update'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Let's go get him. Johanssen? Yes. Yeah! Got an unscheduled status update from Roger. Read it out. Message reads, "Houston, please be advised. "Rich purnell is a steely-eyed missile man." (..)
    2015 The Martian
  • (..) Shut 'em off. No. Excuse me. Accepted. How many samples do we need, commander? We have a mission update. A storm warning. What is it? I saw that in this morning's briefing. We'll be inside (..)
    2015 The Martian