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Upgrade

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Definitions for Upgrade

noun
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
Synonyms
Examples
  1. the car couldn't make it up the rise
noun
software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
noun
a reservation that is improved
Examples
  1. I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full
noun
the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
Synonyms
rise rising slope
noun
hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did
noun
the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)
Examples
  1. the power plant received a new upgrade
verb
rate higher
Examples
  1. raise in value or esteem
verb
to improve what was old or outdated
Examples
  1. I've upgraded my computer so I can run better software
  2. The company upgraded their personnel
verb
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
Synonyms
promote advance kick upstairs raise elevate
Examples
  1. John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired
  2. Women tend not to advance in the major law firms
  3. I got promoted after many years of hard work
verb
get better travel conditions
Examples
  1. I upgraded to First Class when Coach Class was overbooked
verb
give better travel conditions to
Examples
  1. The airline upgraded me when I arrived late and Coach Class was full

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