upgrade

//ʌpˈɡreɪd//
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Verb

upgradeInfinitive
upgradePresent tense
upgradedPast tense
upgradedPast participle
upgradingPresent participle
upgradesThird-person singular
1

To raise something to a higher standard, improve its quality, or replace it with a better or newer version.

I decided to upgrade my computer to a faster model.

2

To promote someone to a higher rank, position, or status.

The company decided to upgrade her to senior manager.

Noun

upgradeSingular
upgradesPlural
1

An act or instance of improving something, especially by replacing it with a better or newer version.

The software upgrade improved the system's performance significantly.

2

A new or improved version of something, especially software or hardware.

The software upgrade includes several new features.