Upgrades: meaning, definitions and examples

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upgrades

 

[ ˈʌpˌɡreɪdz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

technology

Upgrades refer to improvements or enhancements made to a product, system, or software to provide better performance, features, or quality.

Synonyms

enhancements, improvements, updates

Examples of usage

  • Installing the latest upgrades can help your computer run faster.
  • The company announced a series of upgrades to their mobile app.
  • She is considering upgrades to her smartphone to improve its camera quality.
Context #2 | Verb

technology

To upgrade means to improve or enhance a product, system, or software to a newer or better version.

Synonyms

enhance, improve, update

Examples of usage

  • It is important to regularly upgrade your antivirus software.
  • The company plans to upgrade their servers to increase efficiency.
  • She upgraded her phone to the latest model.

Translations

Translations of the word "upgrades" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atualizações

🇮🇳 अपग्रेड्स

🇩🇪 Upgrades

🇮🇩 peningkatan

🇺🇦 оновлення

🇵🇱 aktualizacje

🇯🇵 アップグレード

🇫🇷 mises à jour

🇪🇸 actualizaciones

🇹🇷 yükseltmeler

🇰🇷 업그레이드

🇸🇦 ترقيات

🇨🇿 aktualizace

🇸🇰 aktualizácie

🇨🇳 升级

🇸🇮 nadgradnje

🇮🇸 uppfærslur

🇰🇿 жаңартулар

🇬🇪 განახლებები

🇦🇿 yeniləmələr

🇲🇽 actualizaciones

Etymology

The term 'upgrade' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'up' and 'grade' to signify moving to a higher level or standard. In the context of technology, upgrades became popular with the advancement of computers and software, allowing users to enhance their devices with better features and performance.

See also: upgradable, upgraded, upgrading.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,959, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.