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upgrade

Syllabification: (up·grade)
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Definition of upgrade

verb

[with object]
  • raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components:the cost of upgrading each workstation is around $300 (as adjective upgraded)upgraded computers
  • raise (an employee) to a higher grade or rank.

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈəpˌgrād/
  • an act of upgrading something.
  • an improved or more modern version of something, especially a piece of computing equipment.

Phrases

on the upgrade

improving; progressing.

Derivatives

upgradability

(also upgradeability) noun

upgradable

Pronunciation: /ˌəpˈgrādəbəl/
(also upgradeable) adjective

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