upgrade 
upgrade
Definition
☆ up·grade (up′grād′; for v. up grād′, up′grād′)
noun
- an upward slope, esp. in a road
- an improvement in or enhancement of the condition, status, etc. of a person or thing
- something that has been improved or enhanced
adjective, adverb
uphill; upward
transitive verb -·grad′ed, -·grad′·ing
- to promote to a more skilled job at higher pay
- to raise in importance, value, esteem, etc.
intransitive verb
to enhance or improve one's condition, status, capabilities, etc.
on the upgrade
gaining in status, influence, health, etc.
upgrade
Synonyms
upgrade
Synonyms
upgrade Finance Definition
An
action taken by Wall Street analysts that communicates an increasingly positive
outlook for a companys stock or bonds. Typically, analysts upgrade a companys
stock if they think the companys earnings, revenues, or share price will
improve. Ratings agencies also upgrade credit ratings of corporations,
countries, and specialized financial instruments if cash flow improves or if
debt levels are reduced.
upgrade
Telecom Definition
upgrade
Usage Examples
Object
- firmware: Sam Question for you all: How do you upgrade the firmware on this product?
- ram: I upgraded the ram to 2 gig, so will now try battlefield 2. I think it shoudl run very well.
- kernel: Whenever we need to add firewall rules or upgrade kernels or whatever, we log in to these static IP addresses.
Converse of object
- undergo: The web underwent a major upgrade in the summer of 2005.
- install: How do I install the upgrade to use the latest version of FFS?
Adjective modifier
- complimentary: Complimentary upgrades not available at Dollar depot â you will be charged!
- aerial: This may mean that you will require an aerial upgrade in order to receive them.
- optional: Active and Classic awnings come with the optional upgrade to ' Easy System ' frames.
- free: Please download the free upgrade by clicking on the link below.
- major: The web underwent a major upgrade in the summer of 2005.
- os: The OS upgrade is for existing machines as well as future ones.
Modifies a noun
- path: The no cost version also provides an easy upgrade path to Gelato Pro software.
- kit: This is the same as the set that we include in our PVR upgrade kits.
Noun used with modifier
- firmware: Owners should remember that there are firmware upgrades available to download from the Creative Website.
- hardware/software: Additionally, on-site and back-to-base maintenance and emergency service and hardware/software upgrades and telephone and e-mail technical support are another part of the role.
- hardware: And an expensive hardware upgrade may not help either.
- software: ACTINIC PRODUCT During the Term, you will be entitled to all software upgrades for the Actinic Product licensed to you without further charge.
- os: By installing the latest OS upgrades, the speed and stability of your system can be significantly improved.
- kernel: Do you need to provide continuous service, but recognize the need for kernel upgrades?
Infinitive complement
- accommodate: Depot systems were upgraded to accommodate the smart card data with Inform PLUS software enabling a variety of management reports.
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