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crossgrade en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of cross- + upgrade.

Meanings

  1. An upgrade of a software application that enables it to run on a different platform.
    • If you install the upgrade or cross-grade first and then perform your migration, you may accidentally wind up with corrupted application settings. 2009, Elna Tymes, Charles Prael, Switching to Microsoft Windows 7, Que Publishing, →ISBN:
  2. A switch from an existing subscription to one at the same price or service level.

Forms

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cross-grade alternative lexicographic
crossgrades Number=Plur lexicographic

crossgrade en · VERB

Etymology

Blend of cross- + upgrade.

Meanings

  1. (transitive) To upgrade (a software application) so that it is able to run on a different platform.
    • Also if you are “crossgrading” from another platform such as Apple Logic, Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) Digital Performer, or Steinberg Cubase, you may be looking for features or trying to use keyboard commands that you are used to and wondering where these are in Pro Tools. 2009, Mike Collins, Pro Tools 8, Taylor & Francis, →ISBN, page 7:
  2. (transitive) To switch from an existing subscription to one at the same price or service level.

Forms

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crossgraded Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
crossgraded Tense=Past lexicographic
crossgrades Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic
cross-grade alternative lexicographic
crossgrading Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic

Coordinates

upgrade · downgrade