Upgrade Meaning
/ˈʌp.ɡɹeɪd/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAn upward grade or slope.
nounAn improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology.
Sentence Examples
We will replace the current version with the upgrade.
Electing to upgrade the computer lab, the university library went slightly over the budget.
Instructions for installing an upgrade to the existing system
CEFR Practice Quiz
The company decided to ____ its computers to faster models for better performance.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company decided to ____ its computer system to improve its processing speed and its overall efficiency today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English up- English grade English upgrade From up- + grade.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The Worthens sighed with relief as the engine began its night of upgrade chugging."
— 1931, Journal of the Outdoor Life, volume 28, page 303:
"The three dots next to each gadget show how many upgrades have been purchased."
— 2008, “PDA”, in Cory in the House: Instruction Booklet, Burbank, California: Disney Interactive Studios; Nintendo, page 11:
""When we're finished in 2024, this upgrade programme will provide a much-improved railway between London Waterloo and Portsmouth," said NR's Wessex Route Director Mark Killick."
— 2022 January 12, “Network News: Portsmouth line upgrade set to begin”, in RAIL, number 948, page 12:
"From the builder's standpoint, the name of the game is to upgrade you to the maximum you can qualify for."
— 2014, Sid Davis, A Survival Guide for Buying a Home - Page 80:
"Calls at Cardiff Parkway are proposed once this station opens, with investment promised to upgrade station facilities at Severn Tunnel Junction."
— 2019 October, “South Wales open access bid”, in Modern Railways, page 15:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The company decided to ____ its computers to faster models for better performance.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The company decided to ____ its computer system to improve its processing speed and its overall efficiency today.