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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.
SEE MORE SEE LESS adjective uphill; of, pertaining to, on, or along an upgrade.
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, adjective up·grad·a·bil·i·ty, up·grade·a·bil·i·ty, noun upgrader, 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 upgrade s 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 upgrade d 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 upgrade d 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 upgrade s 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 .
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
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British Dictionary definitions for 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
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Derived forms of upgrade upgrader , noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Words related to upgrade increase, enhance, promote, boost, raise, better, advance, lift, progress, elevate, move up