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up·grade
[n. uhp-greyd; adj., adv. uhp-greyd; v. uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd] noun, adjective, adverb, verb, -grad·ed, -grad·ing. noun
1.
an incline going up in the direction of movement.
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an increase or improvement: an upgrade in the year's profit forecast.
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a new version, improved model, etc.: The company is offering an upgrade of its sports sedan.
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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.
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something, as a piece of equipment, that serves to improve or enhance: a full range of upgrades available for your computer.
adjective
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uphill; of, pertaining to, on, or along an upgrade.
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Upgradeability
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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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