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UPGRADING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Upgrading.

Upgrading - as a noun

An upward slope or grade (as in a road)

Example: "The car couldn't make it up the rise"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
acclivity19ascent8climb11raise5rise4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
incline9side5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Software that provides better performance than an earlier version did

A reservation that is improved

Example: "I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full"

The property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rise4rising slope

Hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did

The act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)

Example: "The power plant received a new upgrade"

Upgrading - as a verb

Rate higher; raise in value or esteem

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
downgrade15

To improve what was old or outdated

Example: "I've upgraded my computer so i can run better software"

Give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

Example: "John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
advance13elevate10kick upstairspromote11raise5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assign7delegate10depute9designate11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Get better travel conditions

Example: "I upgraded to first class when coach class was overbooked"

Give better travel conditions to

Example: "The airline upgraded me when i arrived late and coach class was full"

Example Sentences

"The upgrading of the operating system took longer than expected."
"The company invested a lot of money in the upgrading of their equipment."
"The upgrading of the software improved its performance significantly."
"The museum underwent a major upgrading to enhance its exhibition galleries."
"The government announced a plan for the upgrading of public infrastructure."
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Word Game Points

Is UPGRADING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, upgrading is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

UPGRADING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is UPGRADING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, upgrading is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
UPGRADING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is UPGRADING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, upgrading is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
UPGRADING has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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