Can the Python interpreter be updated using 'PIP'

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just like we install packages like Matplotlib, using pip command in the cmd (pip install matplotlib) can we also update to newer version of python by some pip command?

No. pip is designed to manage packages not interpreters. — Bakuriu
– Bakuriu, Commented Aug 30, 2016 at 12:09

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Pip is designed for managing python packages and not python versions to update Python you must download the version you wish from their site in the download selection.

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No you cannot

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Should i uninstall the previous version before installing the new one? or it will overwrite?

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