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Updated June 2026
Present participle of upgrade; the act of raising something to a higher standard, improving quality or functionality. Commonly used in technology, travel, and product contexts.
“The IT department is upgrading all computers to the latest operating system.”
up·grad·ing
Contains 'up-' prefix and 'grade' root; '-ing' suffix
14 points; technology and improvement vocabulary
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