Downgrade: meaning, definitions and examples
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downgrade
[ ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪd ]
software development
To lower the version or quality of something, especially in the context of software or technology.
Synonyms
decrease, deteriorate, diminish, reduce
Examples of usage
- We decided to downgrade to the previous version of the software due to compatibility issues.
- The latest update caused too many bugs, so we had to downgrade to ensure stability.
general
A reduction in level or status, typically referring to a decrease in importance or rank.
Synonyms
degradation, demotion, lowering, relegation
Examples of usage
- The downgrade in his job title was a blow to his ego.
- The company experienced a downgrade in its credit rating after the financial crisis.
Translations
Translations of the word "downgrade" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reduzir a classificação
🇮🇳 डाउनग्रेड
🇩🇪 herabstufen
🇮🇩 menurunkan
🇺🇦 понизити
🇵🇱 obniżyć
🇯🇵 格下げする
🇫🇷 rétrograder
🇪🇸 degradar
🇹🇷 düşürmek
🇰🇷 강등시키다
🇸🇦 خفض
🇨🇿 snížit hodnocení
🇸🇰 znížiť
🇨🇳 降级
🇸🇮 znižati
🇮🇸 lækkun
🇰🇿 төмендету
🇬🇪 გადაკვალიფიცირება
🇦🇿 aşağı salmaq
🇲🇽 degradar
Word origin
The word 'downgrade' originated in the early 20th century, combining 'down' and 'grade'. The term initially referred to lowering the level or rank of something, often in a negative context. Over time, 'downgrade' has become commonly used in various fields, especially in technology and finance, to indicate a decrease in level, quality, or status.
See also: degrade, gradable, graded, grader, grades, grading, upgrade, upgrader.