アップグレード

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Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

Used for improving or updating software, hardware, services, or status. Often used as a suru-verb.

更こう新しん
更新 is a native Japanese word for 'update' or 'renewal', often used for data or records, while アップグレード implies a step up in quality or version.
バージョンアップ
バージョンアップ specifically refers to a version upgrade, often used for software, whereas アップグレード can be broader (e.g., seat upgrade).

Loanword from English 'upgrade', adopted into Japanese with the same meaning.