sidegrade en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsaɪd(ˌ)ɡɹeɪd/
Etymology
Blend of side + upgrade.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sidegrades | Number=Plur | lexicographic |