upgrades
Enhancements over originals
Upgrades are improvements or enhancements to something already in place.
You upgrade software to a newer version, upgrade a plane ticket to first class, or upgrade your phone.
The word works as both noun and verb: The system needs upgrades, We upgraded our internet plan.
In gaming and tech contexts, upgrades are often incremental improvements to equipment, abilities, or services: unlocking weapon upgrades, paying for premium upgrades.
Developing abilities through practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- masteryComplete skill or control
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
practice · competence · certification · qualification · leveling · XP · abilities · stats
Restoring to good condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
- updateNew version or information
retrofit · renewal · revamp · redesign · reconstruction · transformation · enhancement · betterment
Lifelong occupational pursuit
- raiseLift or increase
- titleFormal honorific or name
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- ladderPortable climbing frame
recognition · achievement · progression · appointment · elevation · growth · opportunity · seniority
Hardware's permanent programming
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- patchMaterial covering damage
- updateNew version or information
version · compatibility · integration · processor · RAM · storage · SSD · memory
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- speedRate of motion
- efficiencyProductive without waste
aerodynamics · handling · turbo · supercharger · tuning · exhaust · suspension · braking
training
Developing abilities through practice
- proficiencySkilled performance level
- masteryComplete skill or control
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
learning · practice · competence · certification · qualification · leveling · XP · abilities · stats · perks
renovation
Restoring to good condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- modernizationAdoption of current methods
- overhaulComplete systematic repair
update · retrofit · renewal · revamp · redesign · reconstruction · transformation · enhancement · betterment · advancement
career
Lifelong occupational pursuit
- raiseLift or increase
- titleFormal honorific or name
- advancementForward movement or promotion
ladder · recognition · achievement · progression · appointment · elevation · growth · opportunity · seniority · executive
firmware
Hardware's permanent programming
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- hardwareMetal goods and fittings
- patchMaterial covering damage
update · version · compatibility · integration · processor · RAM · storage · SSD · memory · drivers
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- speedRate of motion
efficiency · aerodynamics · handling · turbo · supercharger · tuning · exhaust · suspension · braking · intake
premium
Added cost for better
- deluxeSuperior in quality
- first-classOf the highest standard
- VIPNotable, for short
executive · penthouse · suite · leather · champagne · concierge · amenities · platinum · gold · exclusive
- hotelshotel staff, hotel room, accommodations, hotelier, innkeeper
- add-onsadd-on, add-ons, add-ins, extras, expansion pack
- business expensespayroll, office rent, salaries, wages, office supplies
- consumerismconsumerism, consumers, consumer, shopping, buying
- modernizationdigitalization, digitization, computerization, mechanization, industrialization
- Phone Storecell phones, smartphones, mobile devices, cases, chargers
upgradesdowngrades
Reductions in quality
degrades · deteriorates · worsens · diminishes · reduces
upgradesdowngrades
Reductions in quality
devalues · depreciates · demeans · diminishes · undervalues
- free upgradeCostless service improvement
- upgraded interiorsEnhanced indoor living spaces
- seat upgradeBetter assigned spot
- room upgradeBetter assigned quarters
- hardware upgradeInstalling superior computer components
- hotel upgradesBetter rooms than reserved
upgrade, upgrading, upgraded, upgradeable, upgraders, upgradable, upgrader, upgradeability, upgradability