sidegrade
sidegrade · sidegrades
A form of upgrade involving a switch to a different but equivalent product, e.gA form of upgrade involving a switch to a different but equivalent product, e.g. another manufacturer or another operating system.
/ˈsaɪd(ˌ)ɡɹeɪd/
Meaning
2 sensesA form of upgrade involving a switch to a different but equivalent product, e.g. another manufacturer or another operating system.
A choice that is different from, but not objectively better or worse than, another.
Origin
Blend of side + upgrade.Blend of side + upgrade.
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