Uprate

//ʌpˈreɪt// noun, verb

noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An increase in a rating
Verb
  1. 1
    To give a higher rating to. transitive

    "The '360s' are due to be released from the Anglia franchise in August next year, after which they will be uprated for 110mph operation and refurbished to make them suitable for their new outer-suburban role."

  2. 2
    To increase the value of (a benefits payment). British, transitive

    "It's time to ask whether we really need to be uprating Universal Credit year-on-year."

  3. 3
    To put a higher value of postage on (a letter) than required by the official rate. transitive

Example

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"The '360s' are due to be released from the Anglia franchise in August next year, after which they will be uprated for 110mph operation and refurbished to make them suitable for their new outer-suburban role."

Etymology

From up- + rate.

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