Download

A file transfer to the local computer.

"The download took longer than I expected."

A file that has been, or will be transferred in this way.

"I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer."

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."

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

To transfer a file to or from removable media.

"I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM"

To install software.