die Höherstufung
Translation
upgrade, promotion, reclassification
Examples
Sie hat eine Höherstufung bekommen.
She got a promotion.
Die Höherstufung der Software ist wichtig.
The upgrade of the software is important.
Grammar Patterns
((Nomen)) ((of sth.)) upgrade of sth. The upgrade of the software is important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Beförderung, die Aufwertung; Antonyms: die Herabstufung
Etymology
Composed of 'höher' (higher) + 'Stufe' (step, level) + '-ung' (a suffix forming nouns). Literally means 'a higher-stepping'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'höher' (higher) + 'Stufung' (grading/stepping). It's the act of grading or classifying something at a higher level.