downgrade-focused
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/ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪd ˈfoʊkəst/
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/ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪd ˈfəʊkəst/
(downgrade)
lower in rank or status
Etymology
Etymology Information
'downgrade' originates from English, specifically the word 'down' meaning 'lower' and 'grade' meaning 'level or rank'.
Historical Evolution
'downgrade' evolved from the combination of 'down' and 'grade' in English, maintaining its meaning of reducing rank or quality.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to lower in rank or quality', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
concentrated on reducing the quality, status, or level of something.
The company adopted a downgrade-focused strategy to cut costs.
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Last updated: 2025/01/26 21:23