noun
Uncommon
downloading
down-LOH-dihng
Downloading (noun) means the process of transferring a file from a remote source to your device. Example: “Downloading the update took almost an hour on slow wifi.”
noun
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The process of transferring a file from a remote source to your device.
"Downloading the update took almost an hour on slow wifi."
"Downloading large files at peak times can slow down the whole network."
"I paused the downloading of the film because my battery was low."
How to use downloading
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of pulling a file onto your device from the internet.
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What does “downloading” mean?
The word “downloading” means the process of transferring a file from a remote source to your device. In plain terms, the ongoing act of pulling a file onto your device from the internet.
How do you pronounce “downloading”?
“Downloading” is pronounced down-LOH-dihng (/ˈdaʊnloʊdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “downloading” in a sentence?
Here is “downloading” used in a sentence: “Downloading the update took almost an hour on slow wifi.”
What part of speech is “downloading”?
“Downloading” is a noun.
Is “downloading” a common word?
“Downloading” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between downloading and streaming?
Downloading transfers a full file from a remote source to your device so it is stored and available offline. Streaming instead sends data continuously and plays it in real time without saving a complete copy to your device.
What is the difference between downloading and uploading?
Downloading moves a file from a remote source to your own device, while uploading moves a file from your device to a remote source. The two describe opposite directions of transfer over the same kind of connection.
Why does downloading sometimes fail or stop partway through?
A download can fail because of a lost or unstable internet connection, insufficient storage space on the device, or an interruption at the source server. Most download managers can resume an interrupted transfer rather than restarting it from the beginning.
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