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I have updated vs I updated

Both of these phrases are correct; the phrase "I updated" is in the past tense, while "I have updated" is in the present perfect.
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Last updated: April 03, 2019 • 173130 views

I have updated

This phrase is correct.

Use this phrase when talking about something that you have made current.

Some examples from our editors:

  • I have updated our records; you shouldn't receive another call from us.
  • I have updated all of his information; he is now included in our local directory.
  • I have updated John on the situation.
  • Jan 25, 2024 ... That may be why people found your message odd. "I have updated it. Please have a look." would have made more sense. Upvote 12. Downvote Award
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  • Apr 23, 2022 ... I have updated my Been Playing For A Few Days map. Image. r/noita - I have updated ...
  • Aug 4, 2022 ... I have updated my MacBook from El Kapitan to Monterey and I was using the FileMaker version 11. Since the Update, I cannot open Filemaker, cannot install any ...
  • Jun 18, 2021 ... Not sure if I have updated to V2 scheduler · Anki Help · hard.again June 18, 2021, 8:06pm 1. With the new update, I was asked if I wanted to ...
  • Jun 10, 2022 ... Hi, I was able to run CTSM (ctsm5.1.dev023) with a domain I have created over the Arctic. I have updated CTSM with a more recent version ...
  • Jun 13, 2023 ... I have updated my pixel but haven't received any new features or pixel drop. I have to the latest June update and nothing is new. I haven't ...
  • Sep 11, 2024 ... I have updated my Traditional Apple Strudel recipe, ( https://www.biggerbolderbaking.com/apple-strudel-recipe/ )to include make-ahead ...
  • Jun 11, 2024 ... I have updated my pixel 8 in June feature drop but I could not see any updates mentioned like lookup. After I installed the updates i couldn ...
  • I have updated my MCUXpresso version from 11.4.0 to 11.9.0 i got the error has Description Resource.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I updated
  • I have brought it up to date
  • I have informed
  • I have explained

I updated

This phrase is correct.

This is a phrase that includes the first-person singular past tense of the verb "update."

Some examples from our editors:

  • I updated your file; please let me know if any issues remain.
  • I updated his contact information, so it should be correct.
  • Look, I updated your wedding folder.
  • Dr. Hunt, I updated Mrs. Paiz and checked your calls.
  • I updated your calendar.
  • It was on your resume when I updated it.
  • I updated him on everything, but the D.A.'s office has thrown in a monkey wrench.
  • I updated the re-stock.
  • Well, I updated it.
  • I could have sworn that I updated these.

Some alternatives from our editors:

  • I have updated

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