See also Download

Noun

download (plural downloads)

1. A file transfer to the local computer, especially one in progress.

   The download took longer than I expected.

2. A file that has been, or will be transferred in this way.

   I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.

Derived terms

• DL , dl , d/l , D/L (abbreviation)

Antonyms

• upload

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