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v. copy files from a distant computer through a modem n. act of downloading, downloading process; item that is downloaded | ||||
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Download Definition from Computer & Internet Dictionaries & Glossaries
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download
<jargon> To transfer data from one computer to another. Downloading usually refers to transfer from a larger "host" system (especially a server or mainframe) to a smaller "client" system, especially a microcomputer or specialised peripheral, and "upload" usually means from small to large.
Others hold that, technically, download means "receive" and upload means "send", irrespective of the size of the systems involved.
Note that in communications between ground and space, space-to-earth transmission is always "down" and the reverse "up", regardless of size. So far the in-space machines have invariably been smaller; thus the upload/download distinction has been reversed from its usual sense.
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<jargon> To transfer data from one computer to another. Downloading usually refers to transfer from a larger "host" system (especially a server or mainframe) to a smaller "client" system, especially a microcomputer or specialised peripheral, and "upload" usually means from small to large.
Others hold that, technically, download means "receive" and upload means "send", irrespective of the size of the systems involved.
Note that in communications between ground and space, space-to-earth transmission is always "down" and the reverse "up", regardless of size. So far the in-space machines have invariably been smaller; thus the upload/download distinction has been reversed from its usual sense.
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| Jargon File |
download
vt. 1. [techspeak] To transfer data or (esp.) code from a larger `host' system (esp. a mainframe) over a digital comm link to a smaller `client' system, esp. a microcomputer or specialized peripheral. Oppose upload. 2. [jargon] To fetch data (especially large relatively standalone pieces of data like files and images) over the wire from a remote location.
vt. 1. [techspeak] To transfer data or (esp.) code from a larger `host' system (esp. a mainframe) over a digital comm link to a smaller `client' system, esp. a microcomputer or specialized peripheral. Oppose upload. 2. [jargon] To fetch data (especially large relatively standalone pieces of data like files and images) over the wire from a remote location.
However, note that ground-to-space communications has its own usage rule for this term. Space-to-earth transmission is always `down' and the reverse `up' regardless of the relative size of the computers involved. So far the in-space machines have invariably been smaller; thus the upload/download distinction has been reversed from its usual sense.
| A Glossary of Internet & PC Terminology |
| WebGuest Web Glossary |
Download
Transfer of data from a server to your computer's hard disk. You can use your browser or an FTP program to download files to your computer. When you're retrieving your email , you're downloading your email to your computer.
Transfer of data from a server to your computer's hard disk. You can use your browser or an FTP program to download files to your computer. When you're retrieving your email , you're downloading your email to your computer.
| Jensen's Technology Glossary |
Download
To transfer to your computer a copy of a file that resides on another computer. For details see Modem.
To transfer to your computer a copy of a file that resides on another computer. For details see Modem.
| Internet Glossary |
Download
The transfer a file or files from a remote computer to the user's computer.
The transfer a file or files from a remote computer to the user's computer.
| Panda Software Glossary |
Download
This is the process of obtaining files from the Internet (from Web pages or FTP sites set up specifically for that purpose).
This is the process of obtaining files from the Internet (from Web pages or FTP sites set up specifically for that purpose).
| Website design & Internet terms |
Download
The action of a computer receiving files from a remote computer
The action of a computer receiving files from a remote computer
| Multimedia Glossary |
Download
process of transferring a file from system to another.
process of transferring a file from system to another.
| Steve's Digicams Digital Camera Dictionary |
Download
Transfer image data from the camera to the computer using a cable attached to either the serial port (slow) or USB port (faster.)
Transfer image data from the camera to the computer using a cable attached to either the serial port (slow) or USB port (faster.)
| INTERNET TERMS&ACRONYMSV1.0 |
DOWNLOAD
The process of copying data files from a remote computer.The opposite action is upload where a local file is copied to a server.
The process of copying data files from a remote computer.The opposite action is upload where a local file is copied to a server.
| Glossary of Electronic Music Terms |
download
To transfer a file from another computer into your own. Often done by modem. See modem.
To transfer a file from another computer into your own. Often done by modem. See modem.
| The Internet Dictionary |
download
To receive a file sent from another computer via modem (compare "upload").
To receive a file sent from another computer via modem (compare "upload").
| Glossary of Computer and Internet Terms |
Download
This is the process in which data is sent to your computer. Whenever you get information off the Internet, you are downloading it to your computer. For example, you might have to download an upgrade for your computer's operating system in order to play a new game (especially if you're using Windows). The opposite of this process, sending information to another computer, is called uploading.
This is the process in which data is sent to your computer. Whenever you get information off the Internet, you are downloading it to your computer. For example, you might have to download an upgrade for your computer's operating system in order to play a new game (especially if you're using Windows). The opposite of this process, sending information to another computer, is called uploading.
Download Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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download
Verb
1. transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
(antonym) upload
(hypernym) transfer
Verb
1. transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location
(antonym) upload
(hypernym) transfer
| Anagram |
download
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| hEnglish - advanced version |
download
download
v : transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location [ant: upload]
download
v : transfer a file or program from a central computer to a smaller computer or to a computer at a remote location [ant: upload]
| Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1 |
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Download Definition from Science & Technology Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Technical English by wpv |
Download
To retrieve a file from another computer using a modem.
To retrieve a file from another computer using a modem.
Download Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Uploading and downloading
Uploading and downloading are related terms used to describe the transfer of electronic data between two computers or similar systems. More colloquially, they are sometimes applied to transfers to/from removable media such as CDs.
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