Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

crossgrade

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: cross-grade
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To upgrade (a software application) so that it is able to run on a different platform.

Transitive verb

verb

To switch from an existing subscription to one at the same price or service level.

Transitive verb

noun

An upgrade of a software application that enables it to run on a different platform.

noun

A switch from an existing subscription to one at the same price or service level.

Example Sentences

"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."
"If you install the upgrade or cross-grade first and then perform your migration, you may accidentally wind up with corrupted application settings."

Etymology

Blend of cross- + upgrade.

Usage

Transitive verb

Inflected Forms

crossgrades (present, singular) crossgrading (participle, present) crossgraded (participle, past) crossgraded (past) cross-grade (alternative) crossgrades (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

downgrade upgrade

Questions

What does crossgrade mean?: To upgrade (a software application) so that it is able to run on a different platform.
Where does crossgrade come from?: Blend of cross- + upgrade.

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