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Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
  2. noun software that provides better performance than an earlier version did
  3. noun a reservation that is improved

Etymology

From up- + grade.

In classic literature

Synonyms

ascent, acclivity, rise, raise, climb

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