software update
ˈsɒftˌwɛə ˈʌpˌdeɪt
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Definition of software update - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
installation processTECH.process of installing new software versionTECH.
  • The software update took about 20 minutes to complete.
patch
2.
technologyTECH.new version of a software programTECH.
  • The software update fixed several bugs.
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Expressions with software

cutting edge softwaren.
software with the latest technology and features
Our company develops cutting edge software for virtual reality.
free softwaren.
software available at no cost
The app store offers many free software options.
email softwaren.
computer program used to send receive and organize electronic mail messages
I installed new email software to manage my work inbox more efficiently.
software industryn.
business sector that creates sells and supports computer programs and related services
The software industry has grown quickly with the rise of mobile devices.
project management softwaren.
software to organize and manage tasks efficiently
Project management software helps teams stay on track.
software engineern.
professional who maintains and improves software systems
The software engineer updated the system to enhance performance.

Expressions with update

live updaten.
information given in real time about something happening now
We posted a live update on the concert once the band arrived.
status updaten.
short message on a website showing what a user shares now
She posted a funny status update about her trip.
auto-updatev.
install newer program versions by itself without needing user actions
The app will auto-update when your phone connects to Wi-Fi.
core updaten.
essential software update improving system performance or security
The core update fixed several security vulnerabilities in the operating system.
data updaten.
process of changing stored information to keep it correct or current
The system performs a data update every night.
database updaten.
change made to stored data to keep a database correct or current
The website will be offline during the scheduled database update tonight.
update one's priorsv.
change beliefs with new evidence
After reading the study, she updated her priors.

Terms related to software update

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softwareconfigurationdeploymentenhancementinstallationmaintenancereleaseupgradeversioningimprovementrevision

Terms with software update included in their meaning

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patchingn.
technology
small software update or fix
retrofitv.
technology
update software with new features
release notesn.
technology
documents detailing changes in a software update
core updaten.
computer maintenance
essential software update improving system performance or security
app managementn.
technology
control of software on a device including install, update, and removal
breaking changen.
technology
software update causing other components to fail
call releasen.
technology
software update related to call handling
hotfixn.
technology
quick software update to fix bugs

Examples of software update in a sentence

  • She scheduled the software update for midnight.
  • A software update is available for your device.
  • The software update introduced new features.

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  1. French:mise à jour du logiciel, mise à jour logicielle, ...
  2. German:Softwareinstallation, Software-Update, ...
  3. Italian:aggiornamento software, ...
  4. Spanish:actualización de software, actualización del programa, ...
  5. Portuguese:atualização de software, ...
  6. Chinese:软件更新过程, 软件更新, ...
  7. Japanese:ソフトウェアの更新, ソフトウェアアップデート, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحْدِيث البَرْنَامَج, ...
  9. Hebrew:עִדְכּוּן תּוֹכְנָה, ...
  10. Russian:обновление программного обеспечения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:оновлення програмного забезпечення, ...
  12. Hindi:सॉफ़्टवेयर अपडेट, सॉफ़्टवेयर अद्यतन, ...
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