upload
verb
up·load
(ˌ)əp-ˈlōd 
ˈəp-ˌlōd
ˈəp-ˌlōd
uploaded; uploading; uploads
: 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
Recent Examples on the Web
October Gonzalez, who is married to Sánchez’s ex, former NFL player Tony Gonzalez, uploaded a photo of her and the pilot rocking their glamorous dresses.
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
More than 100,000 new tracks are uploaded to streaming services every single day.
—Adam Clair, Vox, 1 July 2024
Its operating model allows people to upload their closets to the app and list their clothing for about 10 percent to 20 percent of the original retail price.
—Deborah Belgum, WWD, 28 June 2024
Investigators uploaded the genetic information taken from Hylton’s nightgown to GEDmatch and found multiple relatives.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
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Michelle Lee, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
More than 100,000 new tracks are uploaded to streaming services every single day.
—Adam Clair, Vox, 1 July 2024
Its operating model allows people to upload their closets to the app and list their clothing for about 10 percent to 20 percent of the original retail price.
—Deborah Belgum, WWD, 28 June 2024
Investigators uploaded the genetic information taken from Hylton’s nightgown to GEDmatch and found multiple relatives.
—Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2024
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upload
verb
up·load
ˌəp-ˈlōd
ˈəp-ˌ
: to transfer (information) from a computer to a remote computer or other device
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