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

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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

noun (ˈʌpˌɡreɪd)

US and Canadian an upward slope

on the upgrade improving or progressing, as in importance, status, health, etc

adjective

US and Canadian going or sloping upwards

adverb (ˈʌpˈɡreɪd)

US and Canadian up an incline, hill, or slope

Derived forms of upgrade

upgrader, noun

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