upgrade
C1UK /ˈʌpɡreɪd/US /ˈʌpɡreɪd/
Meaning
noun
the act of making a machine, computer system, etc. more powerful and efficient; the more powerful and efficient machine, computer system, etc.
“instructions for installing an upgrade to the existing system”
verb
to make a machine, computer system, etc. more powerful and efficient; to start using a new and better version of a machine, system, etc.
“upgrade something, We are constantly upgrading our software to meet customers' needs.”
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“delivery and our eventual upgrade path”
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