upload

verb

up·​load (ˌ)əp-ˈlōd How to pronounce upload (audio) ˈəp-ˌlōd How to pronounce upload (audio)
uploaded; uploading; uploads

transitive verb

: to transfer (something, such as data or files) from a computer or other digital device to the memory of another device (such as a larger or remote computer) especially via the Internet

Examples of upload in a Sentence

She uploaded the pictures from her digital camera to her computer. upload files to the Internet
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Items are often sold in bulk, priced below normal retail costs, described as being in great condition, and are often uploaded online within hours of a looting event. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 Users can upload a photo or use a screenshot, and Beni will search for the closest match. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026 Paste the message into the site's lookup tool, or upload your screenshot. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026 Users can upload multiple photos over a period of time to see how their biological age changes. — Neal Riley, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for upload

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of upload was in 1977

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upload

verb
up·​load ˌəp-ˈlōd How to pronounce upload (audio)
ˈəp-ˌ
: to transfer (information) from a computer to a remote computer or other device
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