uploading
|up-load-ing|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈʌpˌloʊdɪŋ/
🇬🇧
/ˈʌpˌləʊdɪŋ/
(upload)
data transfer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upload' originates from the combination of 'up' and 'load', where 'up' indicates direction and 'load' means to transfer data.
Historical Evolution
'upload' was formed in the late 20th century with the advent of computer technology, combining 'up' and 'load'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to load data upwards', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of transferring data or files from a local system to a remote system, typically over the internet.
She is uploading the photos to the cloud.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42