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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

downgrade

/dɔːɡreɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does downgrade mean?

verb

To reduce the quality, value, or standard of something, or to make something less advanced or less powerful. To lower the level or grade of something.

Example

"The company decided to downgrade its software to make it compatible with older systems."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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