Word of the Day – April 18, 2019

upgrade

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Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Noun An upward slope or grade (as in a road). (used 0 times in citations and controls)
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Noun The act of improving or raising something to a higher standard by adding or replacing components. (used 93 times in citations and controls)
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Verb To improve or raise something to a higher standard by adding or replacing components. (used 4 times in citations and controls)
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Verb Rate higher; raise in value or esteem. (used 0 times in citations and controls)
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Verb Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position. (used 27 times in citations and controls)
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Other Forms

Type Other Form
Past upgraded
Plural upgrades
Plural Possessive upgrades'
Possessive upgrade's
Present Participle upgrading
Third Person upgrades

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