Upgradable: meaning, definitions and examples

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upgradable

 

[ ʌpˈɡreɪdəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

technology

Capable of being upgraded to a more advanced or powerful version, especially in terms of hardware or software.

Synonyms

enhanceable, expandable, improvable.

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Word Description / Examples
upgradable

Use when referring to a system or software that can be updated to a newer version or improved with additional features.

  • The software is upgradable, allowing users to access the latest features.
  • The hardware in this computer is upgradable, so you can swap out parts for better performance.
improvable

Best used when talking about traits, skills, or conditions that can be made better.

  • Her performance in the match was good but still improvable.
  • The company's policies are improvable to better suit the employees' needs.
enhanceable

Appropriate when discussing the potential to improve the quality or effectiveness of something.

  • The image quality is enhanceable with the right software.
  • Your speaking skills are enhanceable with practice and training.
expandable

Use for objects or systems that can be made larger or more extensive.

  • The storage capacity of this phone is expandable with a microSD card.
  • The garden layout is designed to be expandable if needed.

Examples of usage

  • This phone is upgradable to the latest operating system.
  • The laptop has upgradable RAM for better performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "upgradable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atualizável

🇮🇳 अपग्रेड करने योग्य

🇩🇪 aufrüstbar

🇮🇩 dapat ditingkatkan

🇺🇦 оновлюваний

🇵🇱 ulepszany

🇯🇵 アップグレード可能な

🇫🇷 améliorable

🇪🇸 actualizable

🇹🇷 yükseltilebilir

🇰🇷 업그레이드 가능한

🇸🇦 قابل للترقية

🇨🇿 vylepšitelný

🇸🇰 vylepšiteľný

🇨🇳 可升级的

🇸🇮 nadgradljiv

🇮🇸 uppfæranlegt

🇰🇿 жаңартуға болатын

🇬🇪 განახლებადი

🇦🇿 yüksəldilə bilən

🇲🇽 actualizable

Etymology

The word 'upgradable' is a combination of 'upgrade' and the suffix '-able', which indicates capability or capacity. The term originated in the late 20th century with the rise of technology and the concept of improving existing systems rather than replacing them entirely. As technology continues to evolve, the idea of upgradability remains crucial in ensuring devices can adapt to new advancements.

See also: upgraded, upgrades, upgrading.