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upgradability

[n. uhp-greyd; adj., adv. uhp-greyd; v. uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd]

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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Upgradability is always a great word to know.
So is lollapalooza. Does it mean:
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
adverb
7.
up a slope.
verb (used with object)
8.
to promote to a higher grade or rank: He has been upgraded to senior vice president.
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.

Origin:
1870–75, Americanism; up- + grade

up·grad·a·ble, up·grade·a·ble, adjective
up·grad·a·bil·i·ty, up·grade·a·bil·i·ty, noun
up·grad·er, noun
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upgradability definition

jargon
(Or "upgradeability") How easily upgrades to a system can be produced and applied. E.g. "Buying a PC with more PCI slots gives you increased upgradeability."
(1999-10-11)

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