update

noun

A new version of software or an app that fixes problems or adds new features.

Example sentences

“My phone restarted after installing the latest update.”
“The update fixes a bug that made the app crash.”
“Don't turn off your computer while the update is running.”

Updates are 'released', 'downloaded', and 'installed', and a 'pending update' is waiting to install. The word also means new information about a situation.

technology

Often confused with update

update vs upgrade

Related words

briefingA short meeting held to update people on a situation, often just before an important task or mission begins.reviseTo go over something written and change or improve it.storageThe amount of space a device or online service has for keeping files, photos, and other data.browserA program or tool that lets a person look through and explore information.backupA spare copy of data kept separately from the original so it can be restored if the original is lost or damaged.gadgetA small tool or device, often clever or unusual, especially one whose exact name you can't remember.