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upgrade vs an upgrade

Both 'upgrade' and 'an upgrade' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Upgrade' is used as a verb or a noun without an article, while 'an upgrade' is used as a noun with the indefinite article 'an'. The choice between them depends on whether you are referring to the action of improving something or the improved version itself.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 806 views

upgrade

This is correct when used as a verb or a noun without an article.

Use 'upgrade' when referring to the action of improving something or the improved version itself without the indefinite article 'an'.

Examples:

I need to upgrade my phone.
The software upgrade is available for download.

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Police communication system could use an upgrade.
Whoever created the upgrade left us a message.
The intelligent upgrade for Wacker Neuson excavators.
Each city upgrade costs progressively more wealth points.
In Dneprodzerzhinsk upgrade the heating system.
Petter Reinholdtsen mentioned a prototype script that will perform an automatic upgrade.
Dyno-Scanner offers inexpensive manufacturer-specific enhanced OBDII upgrade options for many make/model vehicles.
Right Arrow key to close upgrade menu.
Single-mode transceivers are sold separately as an upgrade kit.
Remote control switches and software upgrade of the charging system.
The TCExam upgrade process may vary at each release.
We volunteer for the upgrade programme.
Dyno-Scanner offers inexpensive manufacturer-specific enhanced OBDII upgrade options for many make/model vehicles.
Guess vamp speed came with the upgrade.
Record upgrade activity with script (1).
Statistical events recording allows to obtain all useful elements for Organization Model upgrade.
This is essentially a program upgrade.
Customized upgrade just for customers demand.
Any tuning upgrade may invalidate manufacturers warranty.
Destroy enemy robots and bases to earn upgrade points.

Alternatives:

improve
enhance
update
boost
elevate

an upgrade

This is correct when used as a noun with the indefinite article 'an'.

Use 'an upgrade' when referring to a specific instance of improvement or an improved version with the indefinite article 'an'.

Examples:

I received an upgrade to first class.
She got an upgrade on her hotel room.

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Police communication system could use an upgrade.
This is definitely an upgrade from the snuff film.
I thought it was time for an upgrade.
I thought you deserved an upgrade.
I'm not sure that's much of an upgrade.
Felt it was time for an upgrade.
You finally realized they need an upgrade in representation?
Just think of it as an upgrade from coach to first.
I guess "Steve shaw" is an upgrade.
Law enforcement needs to be better targeted and civil liberties need an upgrade.
Meanwhile at the departure gate, Moses is pulling out all the stops to get an upgrade for his elderly passenger.
will was working on an upgrade.
They keep evolving and the more series that go on, you keep seeing a new version and an upgrade.
In cases where an upgrade is technically or economically not feasible, reactors will have to be shut down and decommissioned.
full-upgrade - Perform an upgrade, possibly installing and removing packages.
I've already designed new armor for you, cap, Plus an upgrade to the shield.
I took your advice and asked my hotel for an upgrade.
It's an upgrade, anyway.
I want to know why I did not get an upgrade.
Prison hasn't had an upgrade in 20 years.

Alternatives:

an improvement
a better version
an enhancement
an update
a boost

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