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Definition of “upload

upload (ʌpˈləʊdPronunciation for upload

Definitions

verb

  1. (tr) to copy or transfer (data or a program) from one's own computer into the memory of another computer Compare download (sense 1)

Usage examples

  • After deleting all trace of Sasser it then installs a backdoor that could be used to upload other programs to an infected machine.
    New Scientist (2004)
  • We were unable to upload a jpeg we found on the Web, so you'll have to take their word for it.
    Toronto Sun (2003)
  • You're then ready to download or upload anything from MP3 files to PowerPoint presentations.
    Times, Sunday Times (2004)

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