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update
To change data in a file or database.

Update and Edit
The terms "update" and "edit" are often used synonymously, although "update" is more often used to refer to changes in a database, while "edit" is more general and means to alter the content of any file (text, database, graphics, etc.).

Update and Upgrade
The terms "update" and "upgrade" are used synonymously, although "update" is more often used to refer to adding and deleting elements of data, and "upgrade" refers to installing new versions of software. However, you can "update" your software by "upgrading" to the new version. See edit.
update [¦əp¦dāt]
(computer science)
In computers, to modify an instruction so that the address numbers it contains are increased by a stated amount each time the instruction is performed.
To change a record by entering current information; for example, to enter a new address or account number in the record pertaining to an employee or customer. Also known as posting.
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quot; The startling fact is that there are many long term Internet users who have never even considered updating their Operating Systems and protective Safe-ware.
Shocking Facts About Updating Your Computer Operating System by Ravi Chhtraliya / General interest community
All your hardware will work properly and you will not have to go through the entire investigative process just to find out that all you needed to do was a simple software update As you can see, updating Windows XP drivers regularly is very important in maintaining the integrity of your computer and all the expensive hardware that you have bought in the course of your computing.
Updating Windows XP Drivers Regularly - the Whys and Hows by Alvin Huang / Computers and Internet community
The release is part of Microsoft's ongoing test for the new OS that will give more accuracy to the updating ability of the OS.
Microsoft to Release 'Fake' Windows 7 Updates by International Business Times - US ed.
 
 
 
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