Adjective & Past Tense · /ʌpˈdeɪtɪd/ · brought to the most recent, current, or accurate state
Definition
Updated is the past tense and past participle of update, and also functions as an adjective. When something is updated, it has been brought to a current, more accurate, or improved condition. An updated report contains the latest figures. Updated software has the most recent fixes and features.
Origin
Updated shares the etymology of update — formed from up- and date (Latin data). As an adjective, updated carries a strong modern association with technology: updated drivers, an updated roadmap, an updated privacy policy. The word implies both completeness and currency simultaneously.
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