provide updates vs provide an update

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Provide updates' is used when you want to ask for multiple updates or pieces of information, while 'provide an update' is used when you are asking for a single update or piece of information.

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provide updates

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking for multiple updates or pieces of information.

This phrase is used when you want to request multiple updates or pieces of information on a particular topic.

Examples:

Can you provide updates on the project status?
Please provide updates on the latest developments.
We need you to provide updates on the sales figures.

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We will continue to provide updates as events unfold.
The Commission shall provide updates of the internet links according to the information sent by Member States.
Air Astana was heard by the Air Safety Committee on 21 November 2012 with the view to provide updates on its fleet which is currently undergoing a renewal and made submissions in that respect.
Member States shall communicate to the Commission by 2 March 2015 the name and contact details of the designated authorities referred to in paragraph 1, and shall provide updates thereafter as necessary.
Home providers shall also provide updates on applicable roaming charges to their customers on a periodic basis and, in addition, each time there is a substantial change in these charges
If necessary, the Commission shall request the European Food Safety Authority (the Authority) to provide updates for the risk assessment's methodology.
They shall also provide updates on applicable roaming charges to their customers without undue delay each time there is a change in these charges.
The applicant will provide regular updates on study progress within the PSURs.
This would also allow manufacturers to provide timely updates in case of technical changes to their vehicles.
The Kosovo authorities will provide an update on progress in this area at the July SAPD high-level meeting.
Member States must provide or update qualitative information on each scheme and on each detailed benefit.
We were wondering if you could provide an update on the state of the wood floor in the dance studio.
The representatives of Kyrgyzstan also agreed to provide an update on the corrective action taken to resolve the outstanding ICAO findings which would allow a review of the case.
As circumstances may change quickly, it is warranted to provide such updates for the budgetary authority.
The first article provides an update on the ECB's ongoing work on monitoring and assessing progress with European financial integration.
According to the Law on prevention of corruption, Banka Slovenije's Governor could also be dismissed if they failed to provide or update their declaration of wealth and/ or information on ancillary activities.
Can the Commission provide an update on the effectiveness of these measures?
These figures do not include those accumulated monitoring tasks, primarily non-proliferation, for which the EUSC provides regular updates.
Could the Commission provide an update on this important issue?
Can the Commission provide an update on the situation?

Alternatives:

give updates
offer updates
supply updates
share updates
provide information

provide an update

This phrase is correct and commonly used when asking for a single update or piece of information.

This phrase is used when you want to request a single update or piece of information on a particular topic.