upgrading
ˌʌpˈɡreɪdɪŋ
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Definition of upgrading - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
improvementthe process of improving something
  • The upgrading of the software will enhance its performance.
advancement enhancement
2.
promotioninstance of being raised to a higher status
  • Her upgrading to manager was well-deserved.
advancement promotion

Adjective

improvementin the process of being improved or enhanced
  • The upgrading software is still in development.
advancing enhancing improving
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Origin of upgrading

English, up + grade (step)

Terms with upgrading included in their meaning

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maintenance
upgrading or replacing parts for continued use
energy
upgrading power systems for better efficiency

Examples of upgrading in a sentence

  • Upgrading of the infrastructure is essential for future growth.
  • The upgrading of the software improved its performance.
  • His upgrading to a higher rank was celebrated by all.
  • The upgrading system will be available next month.
  • Our upgrading equipment ensures better performance.

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  1. French:amélioration, évolutif, ...
  2. German:Verbesserung, verbessernd, ...
  3. Italian:miglioramento, in aggiornamento, ...
  4. Spanish:actualización, en actualización, ...
  5. Portuguese:atualização, em atualização, ...
  6. Chinese:升级, 升级中的, ...
  7. Japanese:改善, アップグレード中の, ...
  8. Arabic:تطوير, مُتَطَوِّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁדְרוּג, בְּתַהֲלִיךְ שִׁדְרוּג, ...
  10. Russian:улучшение, улучшающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:покращення, оновлювальний, ...
  12. Hindi:उन्नयन, उन्नयनशील, ...
upgrade
ˈʌpˌɡreɪd

Definition of upgrade - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
improvementtr./intr.improve in condition or statustr./intr.
  • He hopes to upgrade to a better job soon.
advance elevate enhance
2.
technologytr.TECH.improve technology by replacing componentstr.TECH.
  • We need to upgrade the computer system.
enhance modernize
3.
computingtr.TECH.replace a program with a newer versiontr.TECH.
  • You should upgrade to the latest software version.
renew update

Noun

1.
improvementimprovement or enhancement of a product or system
  • The software upgrade included new security features..
advancement enhancement
2.
technologyTECH.software providing better performance than an earlier versionTECH.
  • The upgrade fixed several bugs in the system.
enhancement update
3.
higher classRarechange to a higher class or grade, especially in travel or accommodationsRare
  • She received an upgrade to first class on her flight..
enhancement improvement
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Expressions with upgrade

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improvement to a product or service given without any extra payment
The airline offered a free upgrade to business class at check-in.
service package that lets customers move to a higher product level
We chose the premium upgrade plan for faster support and extra features.
improving or becoming better
Her skills are on the upgrade with each practice session.
set of parts or tools sold together to improve existing equipment
I bought an upgrade kit to boost my computer's performance.

Origin of upgrade

Old English, up (up) + grade (step)

Examples of upgrade in a sentence

  • The airline offered to upgrade our seats to first class.
  • It's time to upgrade the software to the latest version.
  • They decided to upgrade the servers for better performance.
  • It's time to upgrade your computer's operating system.
  • They decided to upgrade their security software for better protection.
  • The company plans to upgrade him to director.

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  1. French:améliorer, amélioration, ...
  2. German:verbessern, Upgrade, ...
  3. Italian:passare a un livello superiore, miglioramento, ...
  4. Spanish:ascender, actualización, ...
  5. Portuguese:melhorar, atualização, ...
  6. Chinese:升级, 改进版, ...
  7. Japanese:昇進する, アップグレード, ...
  8. Arabic:رَقَّى, تَرْقِيَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁדְרֵג, שִׁדְרוּג, ...
  10. Russian:улучшать, обновление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:покращувати, оновлення, ...
  12. Hindi:उन्नति करना, उन्नयन, ...
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