Upload - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Upload :  (verb)

1: transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location [ant: download]

Based on WordNet 2.0

Upload : 

/uhp'lohd/ To transfer programs or data over a digital communications link from a smaller or peripheral "client" system to a larger or central "host" one.

Opposite: download.

[{Jargon File]

(1994-10-27)



Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:

Upload : /uhp'lohd/ v. 1. [techspeak] To transfer programs or data over a digital communications link from a system near you (especially a smaller or peripheral `client' system) to one further away from you (especially a larger or central `host' system). A transfer in the other direction is, of course, called a download 2. [speculatively] To move the essential patterns and algorithms that make up one's mind from one's brain into a computer. Those who are convinced that such patterns and algorithms capture the complete essence of the self view this prospect with pleasant anticipation.

Based on the Online Dictionary of Computing [Computer_Dictionary]:

Example Usage of Upload

eyeXluvXmakeup: RETRACTION: I can't possibly get a video up every wednesday. I'll Upload whenever I have the time. I fail at life. sorry guys.
davidfcorcoran: @joshkmartin and then Upload it to an ipod touch. and then give it to me.
jocmartinez: Como es posible que tenga un Upload de 0.05 mb :-S
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