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uploading

UHP-loh-dihng
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Uploading (noun) means the process of sending data from a device to a server. Example: “Uploading the large video file took nearly an hour.”

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The process of sending data from a device to a server.
"Uploading the large video file took nearly an hour."

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In plain EnglishThe act of transferring data up to a server or another computer.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “uploading” mean?
The word “uploading” means the process of sending data from a device to a server. In plain terms, the act of transferring data up to a server or another computer.
How do you pronounce “uploading”?
“Uploading” is pronounced UHP-loh-dihng (/ˈʌpˌloʊdɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “uploading” in a sentence?
Here is “uploading” used in a sentence: “Uploading the large video file took nearly an hour.”
What part of speech is “uploading”?
“Uploading” is a noun.
Is “uploading” a common word?
“Uploading” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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