From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
verb
1: transfer a file or program to a central computer from a smaller computer or a computer at a remote location [ant: {download}]
From Jargon File (4.3.1, 29 Jun 2001) [jargon]:
1. [techspeak] To transfer programs or data over a digital communications link from a system near you (especially a smaller or peripheral 'client' system) to one further away from you (especially a larger or central 'host' system). A transfer in the other direction is, of course, called a {download} 2. [speculatively] To move the essential patterns and algorithms that make up one's mind from one's brain into a computer. Those who are convinced that such patterns and algorithms capture the complete essence of the self view this prospect with pleasant anticipation.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (27 SEP 03) [foldoc]:
upload /uhp'lohd/ To transfer programs or data over a digital communications link from a smaller or peripheral "client" system to a larger or central "host" one. Opposite: {download}. [{Jargon File}] (1994-10-27)
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