noun
downgrade
Downgrade (noun) means a reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.
noun
1
A reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.
2
A downhill gradient on a road or railway.
3
A reduction in quality; a descent towards an inferior state.
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Etymology
From down- + grade.
Rhymes for downgrade
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What is the meaning of downgrade?
"downgrade" (noun) means a reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating.
What are the different meanings of downgrade?
"downgrade" has 3 main meanings: 1. A reduction of a rating, as a financial or credit rating; 2. A downhill gradient on a road or railway; 3. A reduction in quality; a descent towards an inferior state.