download

download
1. noun /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd,ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/
a) A file transfer to the local computer, especially one in progress.

The download took longer than I expected.

b) A file that has been, or will be transferred in this way.

I got the download but it wouldnt work on my computer.

2. verb /ˌdaʊnˈləʊd,ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/
a) To transfer (computer data, especially as one or more files) from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.

You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.

b) upload; to copy a file from a local computer to a remote computer via a network.

I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM

Syn: copy, move, take, transfer, DL, dl, d/l, D/L

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