UPGRADE

Upgrade

Upgrading is the process of replacing a product with a newer version of the same product. In computing and consumer electronics an upgrade is generally a replacement of hardware, software or firmware with a newer or better version, in order to bring the system up to date or to improve its characteristics.

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upgrade

Noun

  1. an improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology
    With my phone company, I get a free upgrade every twelve months if I keep topping up 10 pounds a month.

Verb

  1. to improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components
  2. to replace an existing object with something better
    I had to upgrade my anti-virus software to protect my computer from the newer threats.
  3. 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


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