De download
Example: De download van het nieuwe programma duurt ongeveer tien minuten.
Definition
"Download" refers to the process or file of transferring data from a remote system to a local device, typically over the internet. In IT usage, "download" often means the received file or the action of saving data onto a computer or device.
Etymology
The word "download" combines the prefix 'down-' indicating movement from a higher to a lower position, with 'load,' meaning to put or transfer data. It originated in computing in the late 20th century as a counterpart to 'upload,' which means sending data from a local system to a remote one.
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"De download" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - IT Users - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 106 commonly used words.
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