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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
update
I.verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
an updated version
▪ an updated version of the 'Best Pub' guide
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADVERB
automatically
▪ All ledgers are kept on one database, and are automatically updated when new information is added.
▪ If the object is linked, changes in the original will be automatically updated in the object.
▪ The pointer is automatically updated following a read or write operation.
▪ Automatically updates the administrative information which registers approval.
▪ To compensate for the design change in the application, Implementor records and automatically updates each part of the application affected.
▪ In many cases the program will automatically update the config.sys, generally after asking if this is okay.
constantly
▪ This display is updated constantly so that the information shown on the screen is as accurate as possible.
▪ The links aren't constantly updated but can be set to update whenever you load the document again.
▪ The list of games on offer is constantly updated, and none are ever refused.
continually
▪ It continually updates so that you can see the exact amount of bytes free along with a graphical representation of the percentage free.
▪ Learn the Net is continually updated and tastefully devoid of commercial content.
▪ We are constantly aware of changing market conditions and the need to continually update our marketing plans.
▪ As a result, the databases of prohibited sites in these filtering programs must be continually updated.
▪ Fire security measures are continually updated and improved so that the chance of fire has been even further reduced.
▪ Consequently, the managers have to develop and continually update agendas for the work unit.
▪ Sabraxis was a stern mistress, but she was very imaginative and continually updated the traditional pieces.
▪ A: To get the most reliable information, consult a travel agent who has access to continually updated fare information.
regularly
▪ The chauffeur said that everyone at the hospital was regularly updated on any changes to the hospital's corporate goals.
▪ On-going maintenance is provided and files are updated regularly.
▪ The Index will be updated regularly and we really do need to know who to send the updates to.
▪ They will give you a copy of the plan, which will then be updated regularly.
▪ And they keep the cardinal rule, which is to update regularly.
■ NOUN
data
▪ A considerable amount of work was involved in both setting up and updating the data base.
▪ Abstract searching and updating of the data bases are done centrally and then disseminated to the centers.
▪ Average ages and lengths of service could be updated progressively by accessing data from new payroll runs.
database
▪ In the later stages, the initial database would be expanded and updated.
▪ The penalty paid for this is increased complexity when setting up the pointers and accessing and updating the database.
file
▪ The File Revision Number and check sum will also be updated.
▪ You must update the file first before trying to enter it.
▪ At this point the number of steaks, chops and other meat ingredients are updated on the stock file.
information
▪ The two claim it will allow developers to reverse- and forward-engineer C code without having to manually update information in each environment.
▪ And sometimes they send e-mail messages to Walsh and Pulver, updating the information on the size of their share-holdings.
▪ Given this new information, both the syntax and semantic processors can update their information accordingly.
▪ A: To get the most reliable information, consult a travel agent who has access to continually updated fare information.
▪ All ledgers are kept on one database, and are automatically updated when new information is added.
▪ This display is updated constantly so that the information shown on the screen is as accurate as possible.
▪ You also decide how frequently you want to update the information.
knowledge
▪ In common with many ENs I constantly attempted to update my knowledge and improve my practice.
▪ You may be an experienced manager seeking to update your knowledge through formal training.
▪ Some are designed to update existing qualifications and knowledge, so assume previous knowledge of the subject.
▪ The HMIs' severest criticisms are about lack of staff development and opportunities for updating of knowledge.
product
▪ Though Apple had serially assigned several programmers to update the heralded product, the revisions were late and not particularly innovative.
record
▪ Harry noted wryly that the file hadn't been updated to include any record of his town hall speech.
▪ The justices could postpone weighing the merits of the case, remanding it for trial-court updating of the factual record.
site
▪ Probably the best lure is to update the site regularly with information, games, quizzes or whatever hook you choose.
▪ He decided to update the Web site.
▪ The class Henry skipped last Monday when he decided to update his Web site was on international business.
skill
▪ Learning must become a lifetime opportunity, with new chances to update skills at work.
▪ You have to get it for yourself, by updating your skills constantly and staying alert to new opportunities.
▪ Enable occupational health staff to obtain and update their counselling skills.
software
▪ They post troubleshooting tips, bug lists and even updated software components.
status
▪ When he got to Hawaii he would supply the Coastguard Communications Centre with a complete update on our status.
system
▪ The information system is updated by a monthly pack which is sent to all bureaux.
▪ Electrical systems had to be updated to install all the new equipment, which also includes a couple of freezers.
▪ You could create an ongoing system by continually updating the network and removing old data.
user
▪ Use option 7.2.2 - Update User, to update the user's details and the user's privileges.
▪ Each machine is subsequently updated when a user logs on.
▪ If you wish to update user roles then you must have Project Administrator privilege.
■ VERB
need
▪ For example, in the five months between the last edition of this book's List and almost100 sites needed updating.
▪ San Francisco also is scrambling to find out which of its computer programs will need to be updated.
▪ He more than anyone appreciated that if the monarchy was to survive, it needed to be updated.
▪ Take courses or develop skills you might need, and stay updated on industry news.
▪ An average of 90 items need updating each month.
▪ However, no equipment will last for ever and it started to become obvious that I would need to update before too long.
▪ And Windows 3. 1 needed updating in the worst way.
require
▪ That estimate, made in February 1972, requires serious updating.
▪ What is perhaps most interesting is the extent to which the book requires no update.
try
▪ The option is trying to update the header format version to the latest header format.
▪ In the meantime, Darden also is trying to update its two mature chains.
▪ The New Democrat agenda of his 1992 campaign tried to update liberalism by pursuing new means to advance traditional Democratic goals.
wish
▪ USER-INPUT is an input parameter specifying the module name and information you wish to update.
▪ Or, if you wish to update a package, you should use option 1.3.4 - Edit Package Contents.
▪ If you wish to update user roles then you must have Project Administrator privilege.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
▪ Nursing staff were sent on training courses to update their skills.
▪ The award-winning film updates a Tolstoy tale about Russian soldiers.
▪ The immigration information booklet is updated yearly.
▪ The school has just updated all its computer equipment.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ And Windows 3. 1 needed updating in the worst way.
▪ Let me update you on my social security saga.
▪ The diagrams are updated periodically during the course of the simulation.
▪ This Plan has updated the local contribution and suggests a new target reduction of 880 casualties.
II.noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM CORPUS
■ ADJECTIVE
regular
▪ Should you try this version and register you will receive regular updates anyway so I believe it is worth a look.
▪ Typically this column provides regular updates on earnings over the most recent 12 month period.
■ VERB
give
▪ This newsletter gives an update on current activities - I hope you will find it useful.
▪ Later that day Jim made some follow-up calls to the regional folks who had given him the sales updates.
▪ The Los Angeles version even gives air-quality updates, something Phoenix could also use.
▪ During the evening, Triangle chairman Mike Kirby gave a brief update on the project.
▪ This note is to give you a quick update - the report still has to go to the Computer Needs Group.
provide
▪ A further meeting to provide an update on preparations will be held at Northallerton on April 14.
▪ Internet and intranet services will provide continuous updates to the world and internally in the convention.
▪ The Health and Safety Bulletin continues to provide legislation updates and information on identified safety concerns.
▪ Typically this column provides regular updates on earnings over the most recent 12 month period.
receive
▪ We hope you all have received your Summer update.
▪ But you can customize that to receive updates less or more frequently.
▪ The current shareware program is version 4.0 and on registration you receive free updates for life.
▪ Should you try this version and register you will receive regular updates anyway so I believe it is worth a look.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
▪ Constraints like referential integrity can be placed automatically on new data entered into the system and on updates to existing records.
▪ Grant calls in to get a weather update.
▪ Right, let's have an update on the state of the party as it is now.
▪ She never made mention of her constant realignment of interests in any of her occasional letters, periodic updates of the trivial.
▪ The software allows you to define the network structure and performs the calculations and updates.
▪ The speed of the computation affects the sampling size and speed of updates.
▪ While she was having a good time, she asked for periodic updates on when the girls would get to leave.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
update

1944, in reference to information, 1952 in reference to persons, from up (adv.) + date (v.1). Related: Updated; updating. The noun is attested from 1967.

Wiktionary
update

n. 1 An advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known. 2 A change in information, a modification of existing or known dat

  1. 3 An additional piece of information. An addition to existing information. 4 A modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (''in software'') a minor upgrade. 5 A version of something which is newer than other versions. v

  2. 1 (context transitive English) To bring (a thing) up to date. 2 (context transitive English) To bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.

Related phrases:
WordNet
update

  1. n. news that updates your information

  2. v. modernize or bring up to date; "We updated the kitchen in the old house"

  3. bring up to date; supply with recent information

  4. bring to the latest state of technology

Wikipedia
Update (SQL)

An SQL UPDATE statement changes the data of one or more records in a table. Either all the rows can be updated, or a subset may be chosen using a condition.

The UPDATE statement has the following form:

UPDATE table_name SET column_name = value [, column_name = value ...] [WHERE condition]

For the UPDATE to be successful, the user must have data manipulation privileges (UPDATE privilege) on the table or column and the updated value must not conflict with all the applicable constraints (such as primary keys, unique indexes, CHECK constraints, and NOT NULL constraints).

In some databases, such as PostgreSQL, when a FROM clause is present, what essentially happens is that the target table is joined to the tables mentioned in the fromlist, and each output row of the join represents an update operation for the target table. When using FROM, one should ensure that the join produces at most one output row for each row to be modified. In other words, a target row shouldn't join to more than one row from the other table(s). If it does, then only one of the join rows will be used to update the target row, but which one will be used is not readily predictable.

Because of this indeterminacy, referencing other tables only within sub-selects is safer, though often harder to read and slower than using a join.

Update

Update may refer to:

Technology:

  • Patch (computing), also known as a software update
  • Update (SQL), a SQL statement for changing database records
  • Update (FP-6 Project), a research funding programme created by the European Union/European Commission

Arts and entertainment:

  • Update (Mal Waldron album), 1987
  • Update (Anouk album), 2004
  • Update (Jane Zhang album), 2007
  • Updated (M. Pokora album) (2011), M. Pokora's English version of his French album Mise à jour
Update (Jane Zhang album)

Update was Jane Zhang's second studio album that was released on August 2, 2007. Zhang had spent one year in preparations for this album. When asked about the album's name "Update," Zhang explained that this is an up-graded step from her first album, "The One." R&B and jazz style songs were included in the new album. One of her tracks, We Are Together was produced for a project by the United Nations Children's Fund.

When promoting her album in Shanghai on August 23, 2007, over 400 fans attended the event. The event turned into a charity activity as Zhang announced that all the proceeds she received at the event will be donated to a girl, who is suffering from leukemia.

The track "我們說好的" (What We Agreed) was nominated for Top 10 Gold Songs at the Hong Kong TVB8 Awards, presented by television station TVB8, in 2007.

Update (Mal Waldron album)

Update is an album by jazz pianist Mal Waldron released on the Italian Soul Note label in 1987. It features solo performances recorded in Milan, Italy.

Update (Anouk album)

Update is a 2004 live album by the Dutch singer Anouk. It contains acoustic versions of many of her then recent songs, including many tracks from her Graduated Fool album.

Update (Berlin Jazz Orchestra)

Update is a jazz album produced by 44 Records and producer Jacky Wagner, it was officially released in 2004. The album was critically acclaimed by Jazz Podium magazine as the first initial recording for the Berlin Jazz Orchestra with vocal artist Marc Secara. Jazz artist Jiggs Whigham is featured on this release as both instrumentalist (trombone) and musical director and Steve Gray's arrangements are featured on this recording.

Usage examples of "update".

Kelly was busy running an acceleration recompute when the update for this particular maneuver came in, so I took over the computer and input the change.

He was asking about the inertial navigation system that kept their position updated between fixes from the NAV SAT Linden leaned over the aft rail of the conn, over the chart table, and pointed with his finger to their estimated position.

There had proved to be far fewer corrosion and structural problems than he had thought, and the primary focus had been on updating avionics and replacing dried-out seals.

Indeed, the battle cruiser was an impressive warship, an updated and more heavily armed and armored version of the Mon Calamari star cruiser.

He told Fakir which map he was using and updated him on what was happening in the village.

Miss Gebhearn, and I have the updated list of finalists in my briefcase.

They had a detailed bathymetric chart of the waters immediately outside the Firth of Clyde before them, and Foard was in the process of giving them the current status update.

The Primero turned back to receive updates from the independent guerrillas and jihadi forces in two occupied villages.

Aikawa repeated, reading the name which had appeared as the incoming merchantship brought its transponder on-line and CIC updated the plot.

Randolph turned on KFWB at the top of the hour and they listened to the media version of the events in Beachwood Canyon and the latest update on the search for Raynard Waits.

Produced by Martin Agren, Tim Sneath and PG Distributed Proofreaders Updated editions will replace the previous one--the old editions will be renamed.

The link clicked several times as the channel continued to update to assure security as Tamber spoke.

Language: English Date first posted: September 2006 Date most recently updated: September 2006 Production notes: Adapted from the ebook produced by Russell Tayler Project Gutenberg of Australia eBooks are created from printed editions which are in the public domain in Australia, unless a copyright notice is included.

Language: English Date first posted: September 2006 Date most recently updated: September 2006 Production notes: This ebook was adapted from that produced by Russell Tayler Project Gutenberg of Australia eBooks are created from printed editions which are in the public domain in Australia, unless a copyright notice is included.

The task that night, as had been the norm for a number of previous weeks, was to divert tiny amounts of currency away from the data flow of micropayments, fractions of euros for web page access, software updates, pay-for-view teevee, data subscriptions, mainframe processing time, or any one of the other million things you could buy and sell and sample digitally.