upgrading
|up/grad/ing|
B1
/ʌpˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
(upgrade)
improvement to a higher level
Etymology
Etymology Information
'upgrade' originates from the combination of 'up' and 'grade', where 'up' meant 'higher' and 'grade' referred to 'a level or step'.
Historical Evolution
'upgrade' evolved from the Middle English word 'upgraden', which combined 'up' and 'graden', eventually becoming the modern English word 'upgrade'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to raise to a higher grade or level', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
present participle of 'upgrade'.
The company is upgrading its software to improve performance.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41