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Definition of upgrader

upgrader

/ʌpˈɡreɪdər/
up · grad · er
Plural:upgraders
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upgrader Lexical Profile

upgrader Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person, consumer, or device that replaces an existing product, system, or property with a newer, higher-standard, or more advanced version.

Example

"The housing market saw a surge in activity driven by first-time buyers and existing homeowners acting as upgraders."

2

An industrial processing facility that converts heavy crude oil or bitumen into lighter, higher-value synthetic crude oil.

Example

"The energy company invested billions in building a new bitumen upgrader near the oil sands."

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• Rhymes for upgrader

• Nearby Words

upgradability
upgradable
upgrade
upgrader
upheaval
uphill
uphold

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Upgrader. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/upgrader
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