What does upload mean?

Definitions for upload
ˈʌpˌloʊdup·load

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. uploadverb

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

Wiktionary

  1. uploadnoun

    Such a file transfer.

  2. uploadverb

    to transfer data or files from a peripheral or subordinate system to a larger or more central one; especially from a personal computer to an Internet server.

    You will have to convert your photograph to a jpg format if you wish to upload it.

ChatGPT

  1. upload

    Upload refers to the process of transferring data or files from one device, system, or local site to another through a network, typically the Internet. This is often from a personal computer or handheld device to a remote system such as a server. It can apply to various types of digital content like documents, images, videos, or programs.

Wikidata

  1. Upload

    To transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location.

The New Hacker's Dictionary

  1. upload

    1. [techspeak] To transfer programs or data over a digital communications link from a system near you (especially a smaller or peripheral client system) to one further away from you (especially a larger or central host system). A transfer in the other direction is, of course, called a download 2. [speculatively] To move the essential patterns and algorithms that make up one's mind from one's brain into a computer. Those who are convinced that such patterns and algorithms capture the complete essence of the self view this prospect with pleasant anticipation.

Editors Contribution

  1. upload

    To transfer data.

    They did upload their data efficiently.


    Submitted by MaryC on February 24, 2020  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of upload in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of upload in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of upload in a Sentence

  1. Maya Thomas:

    The global rollout of social media bans represents a serious threat to the freedom and privacy of millions of internet users across the world. Requiring users to upload sensitive ID or biometric information to access social media does not keep children safe, but does introduce serious cybersecurity and privacy risks for all users of all ages, we have already seen in Australia that a social media ban can easily be circumvented, with some children even bypassing age gates by drawing on fake moustaches. Governments wishing to tackle the harmful business practices of social media companies must do so by regulating the companies directly, not by imposing restrictions upon their users.

  2. Dan Howell:

    Dan Howell always wanted to upload this next video in the month of june. . it ended up taking an entire year longer than Dan Howell thought but here we are again and now it is time.

  3. Hanna Cavinder:

    Our number one goal is to excel on the court, but off the court, we love to show our creative sides and grow our relationships with the TikTok community, boost keeps us connected so that we can upload and share videos that have a little fun, and hopefully inspire the next generation of women to pursue their basketball dreams.

  4. Elle Mills:

    You need to build trust with your audience and they need to know that they're going to come every week and be able to see a video from you, once you gain that community and that trust, then I think that's when you're able to be a little looser with your upload schedule.

  5. Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly:

    If you are a terrorist with an Internet connection, like the one on your ever-present cellphone, you can recruit new soldiers, plan attacks and upload a video calling for jihad with just a few clicks, and thanks to new and ever improving and proliferating encryption and secure communication techniques, it'll be a lot harder to find you and stop you before you take innocent lives.

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