Updating
/ˈʌpˌdeɪtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of making documents, records, or laws current by incorporating recent changes or additions.
The updating of the contract included the new terms agreed upon by both parties.
- (v.) Present participle of update, meaning actively making something current or revised.
The legal team is updating the compliance regulations to reflect recent legislation.
Forms
- update
- updates
- updated
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Commentary
As a gerund and present participle, 'updating' functions as both a noun and verb form derived from 'update.' Its use in legal contexts emphasizes maintaining accuracy and relevance of documents or laws.
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