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upshift

Upshift (noun) means a shift to a higher gear.

noun
1
A shift to a higher gear.
2
A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth, economic level, etc.
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Etymology

From Middle English upshiften, upschyften (“to raise”), equivalent to up- + shift.

Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of upshift?

"upshift" (noun) means a shift to a higher gear.

What are the different meanings of upshift?

"upshift" has 2 main meanings: 1. A shift to a higher gear; 2. A shift to a higher level, such as of frequency, growth, economic level, etc.

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