Meaning of the word downgrade in English
What does downgrade mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
downgrade
US /ˌdaʊnˈɡreɪd/
UK /ˌdaʊnˈɡreɪd/
Verb
to reduce someone or something to a lower rank, status, or level of importance
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The credit agency decided to downgrade the country's economic outlook.
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I had to downgrade my software to an older version because of bugs.
Noun
an instance of reducing someone or something to a lower rank, status, or level
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The downgrade in the company's rating affected its stock price.
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Switching to a cheaper plan was a significant downgrade in service.