upgrade

Noun · Verb

WordNet 3.0

an upward slope or grade (as in a road)“the car couldn't make it up the rise”Synonyms: ascent acclivity rise raise climb
software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
a reservation that is improved“I got an upgrade to first class when coach class was full”
the property possessed by a slope or surface that risesSynonyms: rise rising slope
hardware that provides better performance than an earlier version did
the act of improving something (especially machinery) by raising it to a higher grade (as by adding or replacing components)“the power plant received a new upgrade”

rate higher; raise in value or esteem
to improve what was old or outdated“I've upgraded my computer so I can run better software”“The company upgraded their personnel”
give a promotion to or assign to a higher position“John was kicked upstairs when a replacement was hired”“Women tend not to advance in the major law firms”“I got promoted after many years of hard work”Synonyms: promote advance kick upstairs raise elevate
get better travel conditions“I upgraded to First Class when Coach Class was overbooked”
give better travel conditions to“The airline upgraded me when I arrived late and Coach Class was full”

upgrade

1.A new or better version of some hardware or software.

Often used in marketroid-speak to mean "bug fix".

2.The act of developing or installing a new version.

(1995-03-14)