English Explanatory Dictionary

sidegrade

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of upgrade involving a switch to a different but equivalent product, e.g. another manufacturer or another operating system.
  2. A choice that is comparatively different but not objectively better or worse than another.
verb
  1. To switch to a different but equivalent product.

Pronunciation

/ˈsaɪd(ˌ)ɡɹeɪd/

Word forms

sidegrade sidegrades sidegrading sidegraded

Etymology

Blend of side + upgrade.

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