intransitive verb. To raise to a higher grade or standard.

intransitive verb. undefined

intransitive verb. To replace (a software program) with a more recently released, enhanced version.

intransitive verb. To replace (a hardware device) with one that provides better performance.

intransitive verb. To improve the quality of (livestock or crops) through breeding.

intransitive verb. To exchange a possession for one of greater value or quality; trade up.

intransitive verb. To replace software or hardware with an upgrade.

noun. The act or an instance of upgrading.

noun. undefined

noun. A software program that provides added enhancements over an earlier version.

noun. A hardware device that provides greater performance than an earlier model.

noun. An upward incline.

adverb & adjective. Uphill.

idiom. (on the upgrade) Improving or progressing.

In stock-raising, to raise the grade of by the introduction of a higher strain of blood: as, to upgrade a herd.

noun. an improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology

verb. to improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components

verb. to replace an existing object with something better

verb. to replace a program with a later version of itself, a version having a higher version number or marketed under a more recent product name

verb. give better travel conditions to

verb. get better travel conditions

verb. to improve what was old or outdated

noun. a reservation that is improved

verb. rate higher; raise in value or esteem

noun. the property possessed by a slope or surface that rises

verb. give a promotion to or assign to a higher position

noun. hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did

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

noun. an upward slope or grade (as in a road)

noun. software that provides better performance than an earlier version did

"The term upgrade might cause some confusion as it refers to the possibility for XP users to purchase Windows 7 at reduced prices rather than allowing them to upgrade their operating system to Windows 7 which is apparently not possible."

ameliorate  amend  better  computer hardware  computer software  

Blade  Cade  Crusade  Dade  Jade  

OEM  access  backup  configuration  deployment  

abruptness  acclinate  acclivitous  acclivity  acculturate  

upgraded  upgrades  upgrading