upgrade

noun C1

Meaning

An upgrade refers to an enhancement or improvement made to a system, service, or product, often involving the incorporation of newer features or capabilities that increase its functionality, efficiency, or performance, thereby providing a more advanced or
💡 The term "upgrade" is often misused in informal contexts to imply mere maintenance or basic improvements, rather than significant enhancements that fundamentally alter the original system or product.

Example Sentences

The software upgrade improved the system's overall performance significantly .
The software upgrade significantly improved the system's overall performance .

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