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downgrade
Downgrade (noun) means a lowering of an official rating, such as a firm's credit rating.
noun
1
A lowering of an official rating, such as a firm's credit rating.
2
A downhill slope on a road or railway.
3
A move to a worse or lower standard than before.
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Etymology
Formed from down- and grade.
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What is the meaning of downgrade?
"downgrade" (noun) means a lowering of an official rating, such as a firm's credit rating.
What is another word for downgrade?
Other words for "downgrade" include worsening, deterioration, degradation.
What is the opposite of downgrade?
The opposite of "downgrade" is upgrade.
What are the different meanings of downgrade?
"downgrade" has 3 main meanings: 1. A lowering of an official rating, such as a firm's credit rating; 2. A downhill slope on a road or railway; 3. A move to a worse or lower standard than before.
