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upgrading

 

[ ʌpˈɡreɪdɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

technology

To raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or machinery) by adding or replacing components.

Synonyms

enhance, improve, modernize, revamp, update

Examples of usage

  • The company is upgrading its computer systems to improve efficiency.
  • I am upgrading my phone to the latest model.
Context #2 | Verb

social

To promote to a higher rank or position.

Synonyms

advance, boost, elevate, promote

Examples of usage

  • He was upgraded to a senior management position.
  • She upgraded her status in the organization by proving her leadership skills.

Translations

Translations of the word "upgrading" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atualização

🇮🇳 उन्नयन

🇩🇪 Aktualisierung

🇮🇩 peningkatan

🇺🇦 оновлення

🇵🇱 aktualizacja

🇯🇵 アップグレード

🇫🇷 mise à niveau

🇪🇸 actualización

🇹🇷 güncelleme

🇰🇷 업그레이드

🇸🇦 ترقية

🇨🇿 aktualizace

🇸🇰 aktualizácia

🇨🇳 升级

🇸🇮 nadgradnja

🇮🇸 uppfærsla

🇰🇿 жаңарту

🇬🇪 განახლება

🇦🇿 yeniləmə

🇲🇽 actualización

Etymology

The word 'upgrade' originated in the late 19th century from the combination of 'up-' and 'grade'. It initially referred to improving the quality or rank of something. Over time, it became widely used in various fields such as technology, social status, and services to indicate enhancement or advancement.

See also: upgradable, upgraded, upgrades.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,969, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.