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upgrade
has definitions from the fields of geography,computer science,psychology
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[ verb ] rate higher; raise in value or esteem
Used in print (The Christian Science Monitor,...)Stations programing to Negro listeners are having to upgrade their shows in_order_to keep pace with rising educational , economic , and cultural levels . (Rhode Island Legislative Council. Research Report...)This tied_in closely with the current attempt to upgrade state-owned cars to the extent that vehicles are not retained beyond the point where maintenance costs ( in light of depreciation ) become excessive . |
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[ verb ] to improve, esp. something that was old or outdated;
Examples "I've upgraded my computer so I can run better software." "The company upgraded their personnel" Used in print (John R. Sargent, "Where To Aim Your Planning for Bigger...)Many companies have upgraded their sales manpower and tested new selling , distribution , and promotion techniques to gain a bigger competitive edge . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (psychology) a reservation that is upgraded
Examples "I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full" Related terms |
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[ verb ] give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
Synonyms Examples "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired" "Women tend not to advance in the major law firms" "I got promoted after many years of hard work" |
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[ noun ] (computer science) hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did
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[ noun ] the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)
Examples "the power plant received a new upgrade" Related terms |
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[ noun ] (computer science) software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
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[ verb ] give better travel conditions to
Examples "The airline upgraded me when I arrived late and Coach Class was full" Related terms |
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[ verb ] get better travel conditions
Examples "I upgraded to First Class when Coach Class was overbooked" Related terms |
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[ noun ] the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
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