Downgrading: meaning, definitions and examples
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downgrading
[ daʊnˈɡreɪdɪŋ ]
software development
The process of reducing the quality or performance of a software product, typically by removing features or functionality.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The decision to start downgrading the software was made in order to meet the project deadline.
- The downgrading of the application led to a decrease in user satisfaction.
Translations
Translations of the word "downgrading" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rebaixamento
🇮🇳 अवमूल्यन
🇩🇪 Herabstufung
🇮🇩 penurunan
🇺🇦 пониження
🇵🇱 degradacja
🇯🇵 格下げ
🇫🇷 déclassement
🇪🇸 degradación
🇹🇷 düşürme
🇰🇷 다운그레이드
🇸🇦 خفض الرتبة
🇨🇿 degradace
🇸🇰 degradácia
🇨🇳 降级
🇸🇮 zmanjšanje
🇮🇸 lækkun
🇰🇿 төмендету
🇬🇪 დაქვეითება
🇦🇿 endirmə
🇲🇽 degradación
Word origin
The term 'downgrade' originated in the late 19th century, combining 'down' and 'grade'. It initially referred to lowering someone's rank or status. In the context of software development, 'downgrading' became a common term to describe the process of reducing the quality or performance of a software product.