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upgrading

Phoneticsup·grad·ing

US/ˈəpˌɡɹeɪdɪŋ/

UK/ʌpɡɹˈeɪdɪŋ/

Definitions

01improving a system or device

B1 · Computing

v. improving a piece of equipment or software so that it works better.

v. the present participle of 'upgrade', referring to the act of improving the quality, value, or status of something.

“The company is upgrading its computer systems this weekend to make them faster.”

“The IT department is currently upgrading the server infrastructure to ensure the network can handle the increased traffic expected during the holiday season.”

Antonyms

downgrading

02the process of improvement

B2

n. the process of making something better or more modern.

n. the action or process of raising something to a higher standard or replacing it with a superior alternative.

“The upgrading of the local park took several months but was worth the wait.”

“The continuous upgrading of safety protocols is a mandatory requirement for all chemical processing plants operating within the region.”

Antonyms

03travel/service level

B1

v. giving someone a better seat or room than the one they paid for.

v. the act of moving a passenger or guest to a higher class of service or better accommodation.

“The airline is upgrading us to business class because the flight is overbooked.”

“By upgrading the loyal customers to executive suites, the hotel management successfully mitigated the complaints regarding the initial booking error.”

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