upload

Verb

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Verb (1)

  1. transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location
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upload

/uhp'lohd/ To transfer programs or data over a digital communications link from a smaller or peripheral "client" system to a larger or central "host" one.

Opposite: download. [Jargon File]

(1994-10-27)

The Jargon File

upload /uhp'lohd/, v.

1.[techspeak] To transfer programs or data over a digital communications link from a system near you (especially a smaller or peripheral client system) to one further away from you (especially a larger or central host system). A transfer in the other direction is, of course, called a download

2.[speculatively] To move the essential patterns and algorithms that make up one's mind from one's brain into a computer. Those who are convinced that such patterns and algorithms capture the complete essence of the self view this prospect with pleasant anticipation.

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