Downgrading
verb
To lower the rank or status of something or someone.
His performance was poor so the company is considering downgrading him to a lesser role.
Often appears as...
- downgrading a position
- downgrading your plan
verb
To decrease the value or quality of something.
Because of the new model, they are downgrading the old version of the phone.
Often appears as...
- downgrading a standard
- downgrading the quality
verb
In computing, to return software to an earlier version.
I had to downgrade the software because the new version was unstable.
Often appears as...
- downgrading operating system
- downgrading the software
Usage tips
Technical
verb
To lower the rank or status of something or someone.
His performance was poor so the company is considering downgrading him to a lesser role.
Often appears as...
- downgrading a position
- downgrading your plan
verb
To decrease the value or quality of something.
Because of the new model, they are downgrading the old version of the phone.
Often appears as...
- downgrading a standard
- downgrading the quality
verb
In computing, to return software to an earlier version.
I had to downgrade the software because the new version was unstable.
Often appears as...
- downgrading operating system
- downgrading the software
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Context
Commonly used in work environments to discuss job roles and responsibilities.
After the restructuring, several employees were downgraded to junior positions.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
Suggests disappointment or a reduction in expectations; often seen as a negative action.
She felt disheartened after being downgraded from team leader to assistant.
Pro Tip 3/3Performance Related
Can imply a person's poor performance or disappointment from superiors.
Due to poor sales, his boss considered downgrading his role within the company.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Context
Commonly used in work environments to discuss job roles and responsibilities.
After the restructuring, several employees were downgraded to junior positions.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
Suggests disappointment or a reduction in expectations; often seen as a negative action.
She felt disheartened after being downgraded from team leader to assistant.
Pro Tip 3/3Performance Related
Can imply a person's poor performance or disappointment from superiors.
Due to poor sales, his boss considered downgrading his role within the company.
Pro Tip 1/3Workplace Context
Commonly used in work environments to discuss job roles and responsibilities.
After the restructuring, several employees were downgraded to junior positions.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Implication
Suggests disappointment or a reduction in expectations; often seen as a negative action.
She felt disheartened after being downgraded from team leader to assistant.
Pro Tip 3/3Performance Related
Can imply a person's poor performance or disappointment from superiors.
Due to poor sales, his boss considered downgrading his role within the company.
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Quote examples
Michael O'Rielly
American Public Servant
First, a company cannot knowingly make misrepresentations and inaccurate statements before the Commission... It appears that Netflix made accusations of wrongdoing by ISPs, all the while knowing that its own practices were one of the causes of consumer video downgrading.
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Francis Collins
American Scientist
The word 'living' has so many connotations that I'm almost reluctant to try to define it scientifically because it sounds as if I'm then downgrading all the other significances of that word.
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will.i.am
American Musician
As we develop and get quicker with technology in America, it's like we're downgrading if you look at the investment in education... that's the thing that worries me.
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Gary Wright
American Musician
Music is an extremely powerful force if used properly to uplift people. I believe music should be uplifting and not downgrading... it's a very, very powerful tool.
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Barbara Bush
American First Lady
Bias has to be taught. If you hear your parents downgrading women or people of different backgrounds, why, you are going to do that.
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Urvashi Rautela
Indian Actress
I make it a point to listen to a song before being a part of it to ensure that there is nothing offensive or downgrading.
Quote examples
Michael O'Rielly
American Public Servant
First, a company cannot knowingly make misrepresentations and inaccurate statements before the Commission... It appears that Netflix made accusations of wrongdoing by ISPs, all the while knowing that its own practices were one of the causes of consumer video downgrading.
Quote examples
Francis Collins
American Scientist
The word 'living' has so many connotations that I'm almost reluctant to try to define it scientifically because it sounds as if I'm then downgrading all the other significances of that word.
Quote examples
will.i.am
American Musician
As we develop and get quicker with technology in America, it's like we're downgrading if you look at the investment in education... that's the thing that worries me.
Quote examples
Gary Wright
American Musician
Music is an extremely powerful force if used properly to uplift people. I believe music should be uplifting and not downgrading... it's a very, very powerful tool.
Quote examples
Barbara Bush
American First Lady
Bias has to be taught. If you hear your parents downgrading women or people of different backgrounds, why, you are going to do that.
Quote examples
Urvashi Rautela
Indian Actress
I make it a point to listen to a song before being a part of it to ensure that there is nothing offensive or downgrading.
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