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downgraded

The correct spelling is downgraded.

How to pronounce downgraded

verb

Say it like: Dow-ngr-ade-d

The correct spelling is downgraded. To place lower in position. For example: "The stock was downgraded from 'buy' to 'sell'."

Usage Examples

The stock was downgraded from 'buy' to 'sell'.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To place lower in position.
  2. 2.To 'dumb down', reduce in complexity, or remove unnecessary parts.
  3. 3.To disparage.
  4. 4.To reduce the official estimate of a storm's intensity.
  5. 5.To revert software back to an older version.

adjective

  1. 1.Whose rating, status etc has been reduced

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