softwareupgrade

noun

UK /ˈsɒftweər ˌʌpɡreɪd/

US /ˈsɔːftwer ˌʌpɡreɪd/

A software upgrade is when you put a newer and better version of a computer program on your device.

My dad did a software upgrade on our laptop so it would run faster.

SYNONYMS

software update program update version upgrade system update patch

RELATED WORDS

installation download firmware app computer

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of moving to a higher or better level of software.

The company planned a software upgrade for all its office computers.

3. A newer version of a program that replaces an older one.

This software upgrade fixes several bugs and adds new features.

4. To improve a program by installing a newer version.

We need to software upgrade the system before Monday.