download — to copy data from one computer system to another, typically over the internet
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to copy data from one computer system to another, typically over the internet
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdaʊnloʊd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother tried to download more RAM and wondered why it didn't work
- Please download the app from the official store
- The movie download failed because my cat stepped on the Wi-Fi router
download
VERB[/ˈdaʊnloʊd/]
to copy data from one computer system to another, typically over the internet
A download operation flows from cloud server into a user's computer device
The download takes the upload's road — data flows and loads through the cloud's abode
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
A computer term that emerged in the 1980s, formed by combining 'down' (toward a lower position) and 'load' (to place or transfer). The concept reflects data moving 'downward' from a higher-level system (server) to a lower-level one (personal computer).
Breakdown
down (directional prefix meaning 'toward a lower position') + load (verb meaning 'to transfer or place data')
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📝Examples
“My grandmother tried to download more RAM and wondered why it didn't work”
“Please download the app from the official store”
“The movie download failed because my cat stepped on the Wi-Fi router”
“You can download the document as a PDF file”
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