O download



Example: O download do arquivo foi concluído com sucesso ontem.

Definition


"Download" refers to the process of transferring data or files from a remote computer or server to a local device, such as a computer or smartphone. In computing, a "download" allows users to obtain digital content for offline access or use.

Etymology


The word "download" combines the prefix 'down-' implying transfer from a higher to a lower point with 'load,' meaning to put a burden or cargo onto something. It originated in the early days of computing to describe transferring data from a central server to a personal device, and has since become a common term in digital technology.

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