update

The newest information about a situation or event.

• Please give me an update.
• We received an update on the rescue.
• Are there any updates about the missing dog?

How to use it: an update on something (She gave us an update on the project.)

Similar words: news, report

Common phrases: an update on, give an update, latest update

A change that makes something more current, or a newer version you can install.

• Your phone needs an update.
• I installed two updates yesterday.
• This update includes a new search feature.

How to use it: an update to something (This is an update to the existing software.)

Similar words: upgrade

Common phrases: software update, install an update, update to something, security update

A new piece of information added to something already written or recorded.

• I added an update to my blog.
• Her latest update includes photos from the trip.
• Read the update at the bottom of the page.

How to use it: an update to something (He posted an update to his travel diary.)

Similar words: addition

Common phrases: an update to, post an update, add an update

To change something so it includes the latest information or suits present needs.

• Please update your address.
• She updated the website this morning.
• We need to update our plans after the announcement.

Similar words: revise, bring up to date

Common phrases: update something regularly, update your records, update the software, update your details

To tell someone the newest information about a situation.

• Please update me tomorrow.
• She updated the team on our progress.
• Can you update us on the latest developments?

How to use it: update someone on something (He updated me on the travel arrangements.)

Similar words: inform, brief

Common phrases: update someone on something, update the team