upgrading
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Definitions
verb
- To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components“When you upgrade your standard of living, you become addicted to that standard of living.”
- To replace with something better.“I had to upgrade my anti-virus software to protect my computer from the newer threats.”
- To improve the equipment or furnishings of or services rendered to“They upgraded him to the latest model.”
- To improve in condition or status.“She upgraded to a more successful husband.”
noun
- The process by which something is upgraded.
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