upgrading

Boosting the quality

Upgrading is improving something by replacing it with a better version or adding enhanced features.

You upgrade software, hardware, airline seats, or hotel rooms.

The word implies moving up a scale of quality or capability: We're upgrading our internet to fiber, She got upgraded to first class.

Upgrading can also mean improving skills or qualifications: He's upgrading his certification.

improvement

enhancement

Increase in quality

refinementElegance of manner
optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
bettermentEnhancement of condition

fine-tuning · polishing · enrichment · fortification · strengthening · value-added · embellishment · elaboration · supplementation · revitalization

renovation

refurbishment

Renewal of worn items

modernizationAdoption of current methods
overhaulComplete systematic repair
remodelingAltering existing structures

retrofit · restoration · renewal · rehabilitation · revamp · facelift · refit · makeover · conversion · redevelopment

technology

firmware

Hardware's permanent programming

softwarePrograms directing computer operations
hardwareMetal goods and fittings
patchMaterial covering damage

version · compatibility · installation · drivers · update · configuration · migration · rollout · deployment · system requirements

career

promotion

Rank increase or publicity

advancementForward movement or promotion
elevationHeight above reference point
climbAscend using effort

rise · ladder · growth · development · moving up · salary increase · seniority · corner office · responsibilities · fast-track

travel

first class

Highest quality or rank

business classUpgraded airline seating tier
premiumAdded cost for better
luxuryExpensive nonessential comfort

suite · concierge · lounge access · priority boarding · complimentary · bump up · seat selection · frequent flyer · status · miles

skills

training

Developing abilities through practice

certificationAttestation of qualification
qualificationRequired skill or condition
courseworkStudent academic tasks

professional development · reskilling · upskilling · workshops · seminars · continuing education · credentialing · licensing · competency · mastery

Categories

Real Estate Goalshomeownership, equity, appreciation, profit, rental income
software tasksdownloading, installing, debugging, compiling, patching
equipment upgradesmodernizing, system overhaul
maintenancepreventive maintenance, maintenance schedule, scheduled maintenance, handyman, repair
renovationrenovation, remodeling, remodel, renovate, refurbishment
home activitiescleaning, cooking, sleeping, bathing, eating

Opposites

quality/status change

upgradingdowngrading

Reducing rank or status

degrading · lowering · deteriorating · diminishing · reducing

hierarchical position

upgradingdemoting

Lowering someone's rank

downgrading · demotion · relegating · lowering · degrading

maintenance/change

upgradingmaintaining

Keeping in condition

keeping · preserving · stagnating · neglecting

Family

grade, upgrade, progression, gradual, graduate, grading, degrade, downgrade, graduation

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Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G