upgrade

/ˈʌpɡɹeɪd/

/ˈəpˈɡɹeɪd/, /əpˈɡɹeɪd/

[verb] [noun]

to upgrade

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to improve a machine, computer system, etc. in terms of efficiency, standards, etc.

rate higher; raise in value or esteem

antonyms : downgrade

to provide someone with a better seat on an airplane or a better room in a hotel than the one for which they have paid

get better travel conditions

give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

synonyms : advance

antonyms : demote

Upgrade

[NOUN]

the process of improving a computer system, machine, etc. in a way that it is more efficient or powerful

hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did

the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

synonyms : rise

rising slope

a reservation that is improved

software that provides better performance than an earlier version did

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

synonyms : acclivity

antonyms : descent

Examples

1. He upgraded the computer's software for better performance.

2. You can always upgrade a bit further down the road if you want.

3. Sarah was content with her old phone and refused to upgrade it.

4. I think we should use the extra money to invest in some new computer upgrades, but it's the boss's call in the end.

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