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up·grade
[n. uhp-greyd; adj., adv. uhp-greyd; v. uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd] noun, adjective, adverb, verb, up·grad·ed, up·grad·ing. noun
1.
an incline going up in the direction of movement.
2.
an increase or improvement: an upgrade in the year's profit forecast.
3.
a new version, improved model, etc.: The company is offering an upgrade of its sports sedan.
4.
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.
5.
something, as a piece of equipment, that serves to improve or enhance: a full range of upgrades available for your computer.
adjective
6.
uphill; of, pertaining to, on, or along an upgrade.
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Upgrade
is one of our favorite verbs.
So is subtilize. Does it mean:
| to steal or take dishonestly (money, esp. public funds, or property entrusted to one's care); embezzle. |
| to introduce subtleties into or argue subtly about. |
adverb
7.
up a slope.
verb (used with object)
9.
to improve or enhance the quality or value of: to upgrade property by landscaping it.
verb (used without object)
10.
to improve the quality, value, effectiveness, or performance of something: Buy this basic computer and upgrade whenever you're ready.
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World English Dictionary
| upgrade | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to assign or promote (a person or job) to a higher professional rank or position |
| 2. | to raise in value, importance, esteem, etc |
| 3. | to improve (a breed of livestock) by crossing with a better strain |
| —n | |
| 4. | (US), (Canadian) an upward slope |
| 5. | on the upgrade improving or progressing, as in importance, status, health, etc |
| —adj | |
| 6. | (US), (Canadian) going or sloping upwards |
| —adv | |
| 7. | (US), (Canadian) up an incline, hill, or slope |
| up'grader | |
| —n | |
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Computing Dictionary
upgrade definition
1. A new or better version of some hardware or software.
Often used in marketroid-speak to mean "bug fix".
2. The act of developing or installing a new version.
(1995-03-14)
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