Update vs. Upload — What's the Difference?

To alter so as to be up to date

Uploading refers to transmitting data from one computer system to another through means of a network. Common methods of uploading include: uploading via web browsers, FTP clients], and terminals (SCP/SFTP).

To inform (someone) with the latest information.

Transfer (data) from one computer to another, typically to one that is larger or remote from the user or functioning as a server

Information that updates something or someone.

An act or process of uploading data

The act or an instance of bringing something or someone up to date.

To transfer (data or programs) from a peripheral computer or device to a central computer or website.

An updated version of something.

To upload data or a program.

An advisement providing more up-to-date information than currently known.

A file that is uploaded.

A change in information, a modification of existing or known data.

An instance of uploading data or a program.

An additional piece of information. An addition to existing information.

To transfer data to a computer on a network, especially to a server on the Internet.

A modification of something to a more recent, up-to-date version; (in software) a minor upgrade.

Such a file transfer.

A version of something which is newer than other versions.

Transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location

(transitive) To bring (a thing) up to date.

(transitive) To bring (a person) up to date: to inform (a person) about recent developments.

News that updates your information

Modernize or bring up to date;

Bring up to date; supply with recent information

Bring to the latest state of technology