Meaning of the word download in English

What does download mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

download

US /ˈdaʊn.loʊd/
UK /ˈdaʊn.loʊd/
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Verb

1.

copy (data) from one computer system to another, typically over the Internet

Example:
I need to download the latest software update.
You can download the app from our website.
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Noun

1.

a file or set of files that has been or can be copied from one computer system to another

Example:
The download was completed in minutes.
I saved the download to my desktop.
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