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updating


Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of making changes to something, especially a computer program or a website.

    - "The team is working on updating the software to fix bugs."
    - "I need to update my resume before sending it to potential employers."

Variants
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updatable , update , updateable , updated , updater , updaters , updates , updating
Etymology
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From the past tense of the English verb 'update', which comes from the Latin 'ad-pate', meaning 'to prepare' or 'to fit'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'updating' first appeared in the context of computer programming in the 1960s.

  2. The process of updating a website is also known as 'web maintenance' or 'site maintenance'.


Related Concepts
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  1. patch: A type of update that addresses specific issues or bugs in a software or system.

  2. upgrade: A type of update that significantly improves the functionality or performance of a software or system.


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Updating has become a common practice in various fields, including technology, business, and education. It is often associated with progress, innovation, and the improvement of outdated systems.

How to Memorize "updating"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a computer screen with a 'update' icon. Clicking on it brings up a window where you can see the progress of the update installation.
    - Visualize the process of making changes to a document or a project.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'updating' with the idea of improvement and progress.
    - Think of updating as a regular maintenance task.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Updates Keep Software Fresh' to remember the meaning of updating.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'updating' and remember the context to help recall its meaning.


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