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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

upcast

/ˈʌpkɑːst/ verb · British & US
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What does upcast mean?

verb

To cast or throw something upwards, or to promote or elevate something to a higher level or status. In object-oriented programming, to cast an object to a superclass or interface.

Example

"The ball was upcast into the air by the strong wind."

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