upgrade
Americannoun
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an incline going up in the direction of movement.
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an increase or improvement.
an upgrade in the year's profit forecast.
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a new version, improved model, etc..
The company is offering an upgrade of its sports sedan.
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an increase or improvement in one's service, accommodations, privileges, or the like.
If the ship isn't full we'll receive an upgrade to a deluxe stateroom.
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something, as a piece of equipment, that serves to improve or enhance.
a full range of upgrades available for your computer.
adjective
adverb
verb (used with object)
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to promote to a higher grade or rank.
He has been upgraded to senior vice president.
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to improve or enhance the quality or value of.
to upgrade property by landscaping it.
verb (used without object)
verb
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to assign or promote (a person or job) to a higher professional rank or position
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to raise in value, importance, esteem, etc
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to improve (a breed of livestock) by crossing with a better strain
noun
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an upward slope
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improving or progressing, as in importance, status, health, etc
adjective
adverb
Other Word Forms
- upgradability noun
- upgradable adjective
- upgradeability noun
- upgradeable adjective
- upgrader noun
Etymology
Origin of upgrade
Example Sentences
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The rolling robots that deliver groceries and hot meals across Los Angeles are getting an upgrade.
From Los Angeles Times
Officials said the Immigration Act allowed discretion to grant Nelson indefinite leave to remain outside the normal immigration rules - which was eventually upgraded to full citizenship.
From BBC
On the defense side, missile systems and air defense platforms require ongoing upgrades and upkeep.
From MarketWatch
This is an obvious upgrade, since it always seemed odd to stream the awards a day later, once everyone already knew the winners.
From MarketWatch
“I think the state view, having just upgraded that system, is that it has a new process that should work.”
From Los Angeles Times
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