English dictionary
upgrade
/'/@/p,gr/eI/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
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software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
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a reservation that is improved
ExamplesI got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full.
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the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
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hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did
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the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)
ExamplesThe power plant received a new upgrade.
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verb
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rate higher; raise in value or esteem
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to improve what was old or outdated
ExamplesI've upgraded my computer so I can run better software.
The company upgraded their personnel.
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give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
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get better travel conditions
ExamplesI upgraded to First Class when Coach Class was overbooked.
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give better travel conditions to
ExamplesThe airline upgraded me when I arrived late and Coach Class was full.
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