Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
downgrade
verb
/ˈdaʊnˌɡreɪd/
Definition
To lower something in status, quality, or importance.
Examples
- After the review, they decided to downgrade the project due to budget cuts.
- He felt demoralized after receiving a downgrade in his job title.
- The software was downgraded because the new version had too many bugs.
Meaning
A downgrade is a reduction in rank or status. It can refer to a variety of contexts, such as software, jobs, or personal values.
Synonyms
- demote
- reduce
- lower
- devalue
- diminish
