Meaning of the word upgrade in English

What does upgrade mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

upgrade

US /ʌpˈɡreɪd/
UK /ʌpˈɡreɪd/
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Noun

1.

an act of upgrading something

Example:
The software requires an upgrade to the latest version.
We received a free upgrade to a suite.

Verb

1.

raise (something) to a higher standard, in particular improve (equipment or software) to make it more effective

Example:
You can upgrade your computer's memory for better performance.
The airline offered to upgrade our seats to first class.
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