upgrade  /əp ˈɡreɪd/ ? Meaning of "upgrade"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
  2. (n) software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
  3. (n) a reservation that is improved
  4. (n) the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises
  5. (n) hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did
  6. (n) the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)
  7. (v) rate higher; raise in value or esteem
  8. (v) to improve what was old or outdated
  9. (v) give a promotion to or assign to a higher position
  10. (v) get better travel conditions
  11. (v) give better travel conditions to

Usage(s):

  1. You need to upgrade your web browser.
  2. You will need to install or upgrade your Flash Player to be able to view this Flash content.
  3. Also, if you want to upgrade the RAM from 512MB to 1GB, it is cheaper to do so during your initial purchase.

Quotes

  1. "I don't think we were crying out for help. We just wanted a front-line guy," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "Treanor and Max are why we're where we are now. It's an upgrade. That's no knock on anyone else. "
    on Jul 1, 2010 By: Ron Washington Source: FOXSports.com

  2. "We will still hold the door open [for negotiations], but we also have made it clear that we will take actions, as I have said time and time again, crippling action working to upgrade the defences of our partners in the region," Clinton told...
    on Jul 22, 2009 By: Hillary Rodham Clinton Source: guardian.co.uk

  3. "For just 29 dollars, Leopard users get a smooth upgrade to the world?s most advanced operating system and the only system with built in Exchange support," Serlet said.
    on Aug 24, 2009 By: Bertrand Serlet Source: AFP

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