download

Definitions

1. A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection.
2. A file transfer to a given computer or device from a remote one through a network connection
3. A file that has been or is intended to be transferred in this way.
4. A file that has been or is intended to be transferred in this way
5. To transfer (data or a program) from a central computer or website to a peripheral computer or device.
6. To transfer data to a given computer from a remote one via a network
7. To download data or a program.
8. Synonym of upload: to send data from a given computer to a remote one
9. To take data into a computer from an outside source, such as the Internet or a floppy disk.
10. Synonym of copy: to transfer data to or from removable media
11. A file that has been downloaded.
12. An instance of downloading data or a program.
13. (Computer Science) to copy or transfer (data or a program) into the memory of one computer system from a larger one
14. (Broadcasting) to broadcast specialist programmes, for such groups as doctors, outside normal broadcasting hours. They are often recorded on video tapes and viewed later. Compare upload
15. esp Canadian to delegate or assign (work, responsibilities, costs, etc) to someone at a lower level of an organization; off-load
    esp
16. (Computer Science) a file transferred onto a computer from another computer or the internet
17. to transfer (software or data) from a computer to a smaller computer or a peripheral device.

Equivalents

Examples

“The download⟳ took longer than I expected.”

“I got the download⟳ but it wouldn't work⟳ on my computer.”

“The blue sites will be blocked on all school computers, and no email or instant messaging will be set⟳ up or permitted. These student computers would strictly be for school use⟳. Teachers will be able to request⟳ downloads from students' jumpdrives.”

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