updated
/ˈʌp.deɪtɪd/adjective★Intermediate— made current or modern
general
made current or modern by adding new information or features
The software was updated to fix security vulnerabilities.
The software was made current to fix security vulnerabilities.
She updated her resume before applying for new jobs.
She made her resume current before applying for new jobs.
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Often used in technology, software, and documentation contexts.
Collocations
updated versiona newer or improved version of somethingupdated informationinformation that has been made currentupdated regularlymade current at regular intervals
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'updated' to describe something that has been made current or modern.
⚡Gold Rule
Correct Usage
'Updated' is typically used as an adjective to describe something that has been made current.
📖Word Origin
Past participle of 'update', from 'up' (to a higher standard) + 'date' (to assign a date to).
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in technology, software, and documentation to indicate that something has been made current.
Word Breakdown
up
to a higher standard
prefixdate
to assign a date to
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