Definitions for Downgrade
ˈdaʊnˌgreɪddown·grade

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. downgradeverb

   the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends

2. downgradeverb

   rate lower; lower in value or esteem

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. downgradenoun

   A reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.

2. downgradeverb

   To place lower in position.

   The stock was downgraded from 'buy' to 'sell'.

3. downgradeverb

   To 'dumb down', reduce in complexity, or remove unnecessary parts.

4. downgradeverb

   to reduce the official estimate of a storm's intensity.

5. downgradeverb

   To revert software back to an older version.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. downgrade

   A downgrade refers to a decrease, reduction, or lowering in status, quality, value, or rating. It's often used to refer to lowering the evaluation or diminishing the worth of something, or moving someone or something to a less important or lower position or rank. It can also refer to a negative change in the conditions or expectations of an entity such as a product, service, or economy.

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Downgrade

   In computing, downgrading refers to reverting software back to an older version; downgrade is the opposite of upgrade. Often, complex programs may need to be downgraded to remove unused or bugged features, and to increase speed and/or ease of use. The same can occur with machinery. An example of a downgraded program is Gmax, a downgraded version of 3ds max used by professional computer graphics artists, free to download and simplified for ease of use. The term "downgrade" became especially popularized during the days of Windows Vista, with users wanting to return to, or upgrade to Windows XP due to Vista's performance and familiarity issues.

Dictionary of Military and Associated TermsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. downgrade

   To determine that classified information requires, in the interests of national security, a lower degree of protection against unauthorized disclosure than currently provided, coupled with a changing of the classification designation to reflect such a lower degree.

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How to pronounce Downgrade?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Karen

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   Oliver

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Downgrade in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Downgrade in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of Downgrade in a Sentence

1. Ankit Panda:

   We know from experience that as much as presidents would like to downgrade the status of the Middle East and transatlantic issues in favor of Asia, doing so is far from straightforward. The growing urgency of Asia, however, is here to stay.

2. Brian Dolan:

   The Fed did the right thing. There's no need to rock the boat right now. Again the disconcerting element is the downgrade to the interest rate trajectory, which could provide solace to investor sentiment overall, given the global headwinds, the last thing we need right now was a hike in rates and any kind of hawkish projections.

3. Daniel Slater:

   The downgrade makes Genel more reliant than they already were on oil price recovery in order to generate value for shareholders.

4. Pierre Martin:

   The euphoria from Friday's U.S. payrolls is dissipating, we're seeing a bit of profit taking, italy's downgrade is a good reminder that Europe is far from being out of the woods.

5. Geir Lode:

   Further, the share price faces short term pressures: the SFO’s investigation and an almost inevitable downgrade of its debt to junk status, we think that it is premature to own the stock.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Downgrade
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Downgrade
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Downgrade
5. ^ Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
   https://www.tradoc.army.mil/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/AD1029823-DOD-Dictionary-of-Military-and-Associated-Terms-2017.pdf