downloading

verb

1. 1

   To transfer data from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.

   “You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.”

2. 2

   To upload; to copy a file from a local computer to a remote computer via a network.

3. 3

   To transfer a file to or from removable media.

   “I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM”

4. 4

   To install software.