download
/ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: 4.68 in modern English
13
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A file that has been or is intended to be transferred in this way.
verb
To load a gun (especially a muzzle-loader) with less propellant than its designed load.
Transitive verb
verb
To transfer jurisdiction and responsibility of a government asset or service to a lower level of government.
Canadian usage; Transitive verb
Example Sentences
- "The download took longer than I expected."
- "I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer."
- "The blue sites will be blocked on all school computers, and no email or instant messaging will be set up or permitted. These student computers would strictly be for school use. Teachers will be able to request downloads from students' jumpdrives."
- "You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version."
- "You can download Google's deskbar for free […]"
- "Voiceover: You wouldn't steal a handbag. You wouldn't steal a car. You wouldn't steal a baby. You wouldn't shoot a policeman and then steal his helmet. You wouldn't go to the toilet in his helmet and then send it to the policeman's grieving widow and then steal it again. Downloading films is stealing. If you do it you WILL face the consequences. Roy: Man, these anti-piracy ads are getting really mean."
Etymology
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˈdaʊnˌloʊd/
Usage
Subject
Wiktionary places this term in Computing.