upgrade

[ noun uhp-greyd; adjective, adverb uhp-greyd; verb uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd ]

/ noun ˈʌpˌgreɪd; adjective, adverb ˈʌpˈgreɪd; verb ʌpˈgreɪd, ˈʌpˌgreɪd /

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noun

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.

adjective

uphill; of, pertaining to, on, or along an upgrade.

adverb

up a slope.

verb (used with object), up·grad·ed, up·grad·ing.

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.

verb (used without object), up·grad·ed, up·grad·ing.

to improve the quality, value, effectiveness, or performance of something: Buy this basic computer and upgrade whenever you're ready.

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Origin of upgrade

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75; up- + grade

OTHER WORDS FROM upgrade

up·grad·a·ble, up·grade·a·ble, adjectiveup·grad·a·bil·i·ty, up·grade·a·bil·i·ty, nounupgrader, noun

Words nearby upgrade

UPF, upfold, up for grabs, up-front, upgather, upgrade, upgrowth, Upham, upheaval, upheave, upheld

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Example sentences from the Web for upgrade

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|Fortune
He 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|Fortune
The 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|TechCrunch

Also 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|DAILY BEAST
(Free for limited access, upgrade for $15 a month or $80 a year; available for iOS) 2.
10 Best Apps to Train Your Brain|DailyBurn|June 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
So 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|DAILY BEAST
Last month Jordan asked for surveillance airplanes and intelligence assistance to upgrade security on its border with Syria.
Assad’s Threats Aren’t Just Trash Talk|Jamie Dettmer|September 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The train swayed and creaked along through the Night with that strain and effort which told of upgrade.
The U.P. Trail|Zane Grey
While his astonishment was kept to an upgrade, there had not been elicited a syllable of inquiry from Richard.
The President|Alfred Henry Lewis
Raymond was urged to reconsider and to continue—the upgrade would soon be reached again.
On the Stairs|Henry B. Fuller
We have agreed with Bulgaria and Hungary to upgrade our legations to embassies.
Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006|Various
The 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

upgrade

verb (ʌpˈɡreɪd) (tr)

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