upgrade
an incline going up in the direction of movement.
an increase or improvement: an upgrade in the year's profit forecast.
a new version, improved model, etc.: The company is offering an upgrade of its sports sedan.
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.
something, as a piece of equipment, that serves to improve or enhance: a full range of upgrades available for your computer.
uphill; of, pertaining to, on, or along an upgrade.
up a slope.
to promote to a higher grade or rank: He has been upgraded to senior vice president.
to improve or enhance the quality or value of: to upgrade property by landscaping it.
to improve the quality, value, effectiveness, or performance of something: Buy this basic computer and upgrade whenever you're ready.
Origin of upgrade
1Other words from upgrade
- up·grad·a·ble, up·grade·a·ble, adjective
- up·grad·a·bil·i·ty, up·grade·a·bil·i·ty, noun
- upgrader, noun
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How to use upgrade in a sentence
Apple held its second-ever virtual-only product event on Tuesday that centered on upgrades for two major product lines, Apple Watch and iPad.
Everything announced at Apple’s ‘Time Flies’ event today | rhhackettfortune | September 15, 2020 | FortuneHe also has an upgraded defensive supporting cast, which added a few pieces to help stop the Derrick Henrys of the world from running all over them.
What To Watch For In An Abnormally Normal 2020 NFL Season | Neil Paine (neil.paine@fivethirtyeight.com) | September 9, 2020 | FiveThirtyEight“I’m a big fan of capitalism, but like everything else, it needs an upgrade,” he says.
PayPal’s CEO on why moral leadership makes clear capitalism needs an upgrade | McKenna Moore | September 8, 2020 | FortuneThe new treadmill will likely go to market before the upgraded smart bike, in terms of availability, according to the report.
Peloton said to be launching new, cheaper treadmill and higher-end stationary smart bike | Darrell Etherington | September 4, 2020 | TechCrunchAlso on the chopping block would be 8,400 jobs across the MTA system and further delays of long-planned upgrades to the system.
New York City transit needs a $12 billion bailout—or the entire U.S. economic recovery may suffer | dzanemorris | September 3, 2020 | Fortune
The Raptor is also difficult and expensive to maintain and is exceedingly difficult to upgrade.
$70 Billion Stealth Jet Finally Flies in Its First War | Dave Majumdar | September 23, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn the 70s it went through a brief stint as an X-rated adult cinema before an upgrade and clean sweep in the early 80s.
(Free for limited access, upgrade for $15 a month or $80 a year; available for iOS) 2.
First, the group is aiming to “upgrade” legislative seats currently held by Republicans.
With Incumbents To Protect, The Tea Party Is Now Playing Defense | Michelle Cottle | March 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSo there you have it—three simple, easy-to-use programs that biohackers use to upgrade their performance every day.
These 3 Apps Will Help You Sleep Better, Feel Great, and Eat Well | Dave Asprey | December 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTAs he swept upon the upgrade to the track, he heard from behind Peter Barrett's shout.
The Boy Scouts of Lakeville High | Leslie W. QuirkThe Catholics, through their colegios (ecclesiastical schools) attempted to upgrade life.
The Haciendas of Mexico | Paul Alexander BartlettHeat of a wind that might have come out of the fire-box of a Mogul on an upgrade pull.
Two Thousand Miles Below | Charles Willard DiffinThen, the red-roofed buildings of the Boyville School came into sight as they started upgrade.
Joan of the Journal | Helen Diehl OldsThe inference is obvious: that the Monarchists are on the upgrade, and the Republicans on the downgrade.
France and the Republic | William Henry Hurlbert
British Dictionary definitions for upgrade
to assign or promote (a person or job) to a higher professional rank or position
to raise in value, importance, esteem, etc
to improve (a breed of livestock) by crossing with a better strain
US and Canadian an upward slope
on the upgrade improving or progressing, as in importance, status, health, etc
US and Canadian going or sloping upwards
US and Canadian up an incline, hill, or slope
Derived forms of upgrade
- upgrader, noun
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