Update on vs update for

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"Update on" and "update for" are both grammatically correct phrases, but they have slightly different meanings.

"Update on" refers to providing information about a particular topic or situation. For example, "Can you give me an update on the project status?"

"Update for" refers to providing a new version or release of something, such as software or a product. For example, "I need to download the latest update for my computer's operating system."

In summary, "update on" is used to request or provide information about a particular topic, while "update for" is used to refer to the release of a new version or update of a product or software.

 

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Some examples and use cases from the internet:

Some examples and use cases from the internet:
  • You got an update for me yet, Finch?
  • Taking into account the mechanical impact of the recent GDP revision, the budgetary target presented in the programme is broadly similar to the one in the previous update for 2008 and improved for 2009 against a broadly comparable macroeconomic scenario.
  • So we have an update for you... person of interest.
  • Reporter: An important update for Kansas City, Missouri:
  • Based on an update for the seven largest Member States, the Commission forecast economic growth in 2007 at 2.8 % in the EU and 2.5 % in the euro area.
  • We have an update for you.
  • I have an update for you on the California situation.
  • You're telling me that every time you guys download an update for iTunes you read the entire terms and conditions?
  • I need an update on my patient in room 3129.
  • An update on our search for the elusive cure.
  • 'And now an update on the mail train robbery.
  • I'm calling for an update on one of your Mis
  • pers.
  • Listen, I got an update on a BOLO. Missing kid.
  • See if maybe I can get an update on their location.
  • I want a thorough update on the progress of his interrogation.

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