uprate

English

Etymology

From up- +‎ rate.

Verb

uprate (third-person singular simple present uprates, present participle uprating, simple past and past participle uprated)

1. (transitive) To give a higher rating to.
   • 2019 October, Tony Miles, Philip Sherratt, “EMR kicks off new era”, in Modern Railways, page 53:

     The '360s' are due to be released from the Anglia franchise in August next year, after which they will be uprated for 110mph operation and refurbished to make them suitable for their new outer-suburban role.

   • 2023 February 8, Paul Stephen, “Network News: Heritage group opposes Liverpool Street revisions”, in RAIL, number 976, page 26:

     The hotel also had its listed status uprated from Grade II to Grade II*.

2. (transitive, philately) To put a higher value of postage on (a letter) than required by the official rate.

Noun

uprate (plural uprates)

1. An increase in a rating

Anagrams

• Puerta, tear up, tear-up, uptear