sidegrade.
A form of upgrade involving a switch to a different but equivalent product, e.g. another manufacturer or another operating system.
Meaning & usage
A 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.
Where this word comes from
Blend of side + upgrade.
To switch to a different but equivalent product.
Where this word comes from
Blend of side + upgrade.
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