oppdater

Oppdater is a Norwegian verb meaning to bring something up to date or to install newer information or software. The standard infinitive is oppdatere; the present tense is oppdaterer, as in jeg oppdaterer kontaktene. The imperative form is oppdater. The past tense is oppdaterte, and the past participle commonly appears as oppdatert. The present participle form oppdaterende is used to describe ongoing updating.

Noun forms related to oppdater include oppdatering (an update) and oppdateringer (updates). The adjective oppdatert describes something that has been updated, while oppdaterende can describe something that is updating.

Usage and contexts: Oppdater is widely used in information technology and data management, where it denotes installing software updates, applying security patches, or refreshing data. It also appears in everyday language when information, documents, or lists are brought current. For example, you might say “Jeg må oppdatere programvaren” or “Systemet ble oppdatert i natt.” In journalism or documentation, updates ensure that content reflects the latest information.

Etymology and related terms: The verb is formed from opp- (up) and datere (to date), aligning with the concept of making something current. Related terms include oppdatering (update), oppdatert (updated), and programvareoppdatering (software update).