Upgrade meaning : An upward grade or slope. An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology An improvement To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components To replace with something better. To improve the equipment or furnishings of or services rendered to To improve in condition or status. To replace a program with a later version of itself, a version having a higher version number or marketed under a more recent product name. Up a slope or grade.