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upload vs uploading

Both 'upload' and 'uploading' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Upload' is a verb that refers to the action of transferring data from a local system to a remote system, while 'uploading' is the present participle form of the verb 'upload' and is used to describe the ongoing action of transferring data.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1127 views

upload

This is a correct verb that refers to the action of transferring data from a local system to a remote system.

Use 'upload' when you want to refer to the act of transferring data from a local system to a remote system. It is a verb that can stand alone in a sentence.

Examples:

Please upload the file to the server.
I need to upload these photos to the cloud.

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Developers cannot upload legacy add-ons with a higher maximum compatibility.
He's going to upload a set of schematics to our server.
I need to upload a request for data transfer.
First thing you get her to do is upload the data on his BlackBerry.
It'll need 45 seconds to upload all his data.
Senders can upload files directly from their desktop.
Select all files in your project for upload.
Select all modified files for upload.
Another file upload is still in progress.
After you upload your documents nothing happens.
Therefore, please don't upload sensitive information.
Alternatively, easily upload your own using GPX files.
Just one upload but sharing with many people.
Fixed an issue with attachments failing to upload.
I'll upload his route to your tablet.
Can upload and download data memories, just like the they have destroyed.
I just need your authorization to upload the commands.
And maybe you can upload other people's memories as well.
They can't upload results to the federal database.

Alternatives:

transfer
send
post
share
sync

uploading

This is the present participle form of the verb 'upload' and is used to describe the ongoing action of transferring data.

Use 'uploading' when you want to describe the ongoing action of transferring data from a local system to a remote system. It is often used in continuous tenses or as a gerund.

Examples:

I am currently uploading the files to the website.
Uploading large videos can take some time.

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I'm uploading the intel to your data cards now.
I'm uploading Skye's blood scans.
I'm almost done uploading the report.
And lo and behold, people started uploading their videos.
Strip off the following directory prefix when uploading:
We're uploading some information to you.
I'm uploading a worm to that phone.
I'm uploading pictures to my profile.
I'm still uploading the operating code to the nanotech.
We're uploading your cerebral matrix now.
Pendleton's uploading the videos on a secure site.
I'm uploading the footage to your subnet now.
It's uploading to the network drive.
I'm uploading a series of recent images from the Jodrell telescope.
I'm uploading the fight footage to Beckman's home computer now.
Kitt, I'm uploading an application that should penetrate Cooperton's firewall.
I'm uploading the text right now.
Just let me finish uploading this photo. HOMER:
I'm having a problem uploading my -
You're uploading the personal history chronologically, right?

Alternatives:

transferring
sending
posting
sharing
syncing

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