update update /ˈʌpˌdeɪt/

noun

1. The act of bringing someone or something up to date  ( update )
   the act of bringing someone or something up to date
    The server update ran overnight
   the server update ran overnight
    The local news station broadcast a special weather update
   the local news station broadcast a special weather update
   
2. Information or data that updates  ( update )
   information or data that updates
    Do you have the latest software update?
   do you have the latest software update?
    I just heard the update on the unemployment figures
   I just heard the update on the unemployment figures
   

verb

1. () Modernize or bring up to date  ( update )
   modernize or bring up to date
    We updated the kitchen in the old house
   We updated the kitchen in the old house
   
2. () Bring up to date; supply with recent information  ( update )
   bring up to date; supply with recent information
   
3. (computer technology) bring to the latest state of technology or supply with the latest data  ( update )
   (computer technology) bring to the latest state of technology or supply with the latest data
    Tonight, I will update my operating system
   tonight, I will update my operating system
    We updated the database with the most recent figures
   we updated the database with the most recent figures