die Hochstufung
Translation
upgrade, promotion, upgrading
Examples
Die Hochstufung der Aktie war eine gute Nachricht.
The stock's upgrade was good news.
Er freut sich über seine Hochstufung in der Firma.
He is happy about his promotion in the company.
Grammar Patterns
the upgrade of ((sth.gen)) die Hochstufung ((et2)) The upgrade of the company's rating was expected.
Similar Words
die Aufwertung (revaluation), die Beförderung (promotion); Antonym: die Herabstufung (downgrade)
Etymology
Composed of 'hoch' (high) + 'Stufe' (level, grade) + '-ung' (suffix creating a noun). The action of grading something higher.
Memory Tips
Visualize moving up a 'Stufe' (step) to a 'hoch' (high) position or rating.