Antonyms for upgrading


Grammar : Verb
Spell : noun uhp-greyd; adjective, adverb uhp-greyd; verb uhp-greyd, uhp-greyd
Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈʌpˌgreɪd; adjective, adverb ˈʌpˈgreɪd; verb ʌpˈgreɪd, ˈʌpˌgreɪd


Definition of upgrading

Origin :
  • 1873, "upward slope," from up + grade. The meaning "upgraded version" is recorded from 1980; the verb in this sense is attested from 1920 (implied in upgrading).
  • verb improve
Example sentences :
  • The upgrading of the armament of the Perseus to Oman standards.
  • Extract from : « Masters of Space » by Edward Elmer Smith
  • However, given this victory, this upgrading in caste, and Joe Mauser would be in a position to retire.
  • Extract from : « Mercenary » by Dallas McCord Reynolds

Synonyms for upgrading

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