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upgrade
[ noun uhp-greyd; adjective adverb uhp-greyd; verb uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd ]
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)
- 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)
- to improve the quality, value, effectiveness, or performance of something:
Buy this basic computer and upgrade whenever you're ready.
upgrade
verb
- 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
- an upward slope
- on the upgradeimproving or progressing, as in importance, status, health, etc
adjective
- going or sloping upwards
adverb
- up an incline, hill, or slope
Derived Forms
- ܱˈ, noun
Other Word Forms
- ܱ·a· ܱ·a· adjective
- ܱ·a·i·ٲ ܱ·a·i·ٲ noun
- ܱge noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
He added that taking on some new tasks involved some upgrades the average vacuum owner probably would not have lying around their homes, such as a cart, a helmet and a robotic arm.
The football program hopes to build a new stadium and upgrade from the FCS to the FBS.
Adidas did not comment on how much prices would rise, but said the trade war had "put a stop to" an upgrade in its financial outlook.
Red Bull believe they can fix their issues with some upgrades that are due soon, perhaps for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in two races' time.
Your tax basis is generally what you paid for the house, plus the cost of qualifying upgrades.
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