De update
Example: Ik heb de update van de app gedownload.
Definition
"De update" refers to the process or result of bringing software, an app, or system to a newer, improved, or fixed version by downloading and installing new files or data. For example, "Ik heb de update van de app gedownload" means downloading the latest app version.
Etymology
The word "de update" comes from the English term "update," which combines "up" and "date" to mean making something current. Dutch adopted this English loanword directly, reflecting the global influence of technology and software terminology.
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"De update" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 115 commonly used words.
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