provide updates vs provide update

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Provide updates' is used when referring to multiple pieces of information or news being shared, while 'provide update' is used when referring to a single piece of information or news being shared.

Last updated: March 17, 2024

provide updates

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple pieces of information or news being shared.

This phrase is used when asking someone to share multiple pieces of information or news. It implies the need for ongoing or periodic updates.

Examples:

Please provide updates on the project status.
The company will provide updates on the new product launch.
We need you to provide updates on the latest developments.

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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
share updates
supply updates
present updates

provide update

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a single piece of information or news being shared.

This phrase is used when asking someone to share a single piece of information or news. It implies the need for a specific update.