upgrade

/ˈʌɡreɪd/; /ˈʌɡrˌeɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to change or replace something with a newer or better version

“She decided to upgrade her phone to the latest model.”

2. verb

to improve or increase the quality or standard of something

“The company upgraded its customer service to provide better support.”

3. noun

a change or replacement with a newer or better version

“The upgrade to the software fixed several bugs.”

4. noun

an improvement or increase in the quality or standard of something

“The upgrade in the company’s policies led to a significant reduction in waste.”

5. noun

a payment or fee for an upgrade or improvement

“The upgrade fee for the new software was $50.”

Synonyms

  • better
  • enhance
  • improve
  • refine

Antonyms

  • degrade
  • deteriorate
  • downgrade