upscale
/ˈʌp.skeɪl/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌpskˌel] /ˈʌp.skeɪl/ (ame, ipa) · [ˈʌpskˌel] /ˈəp-ˈskāl How to pronounce upscale (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ˌʌpˈskeɪl/ (bre, ipa) · [ˈʌpskˌel] /ˌʌpˈskeɪl/ (ame, ipa)
upscale — adjective
- upscalepositive
- upscalercomparative
- upscalestsuperlative
1. describes expensive goods, products, or services that are designed for people wi
describes expensive goods, products, or services that are designed for people with above-average income
The hotel added an upscale restaurant with a Michelin-starred chef.
collocation: upscale restaurant / upscale hotel
Camila shops at an upscale department store in the city center.
collocation: upscale department store
Developers are building an upscale housing complex near the waterfront.
The boutique sells upscale clothing made from Italian wool and silk.
Otis prefers upscale grocery stores that carry imported cheese and organic produce.
用法筆記
Common in marketing and real-estate contexts. The British English equivalent is 'upmarket'.
常見錯誤
upscale — verb
- upscalepresent simple I / you / we / they
- upscales3rd person singular
- upscaling-ing form
- upscaledpast simple
1. to expand something so that it becomes bigger, more significant, or wider in rea
to expand something so that it becomes bigger, more significant, or wider in reach — for example, growing a small project into a large operation
The company plans to upscale its production capacity to meet global demand.
collocation: upscale production / upscale capacity
Gabriel upscaled his weekend tutoring service into a full-time learning center.
Local officials want to upscale the annual fair into a major international event.
Minh decided to upscale the marketing campaign to reach customers across Asia.
- downscale
to reduce in size or scope
文法句型
upscale + noun phrase
用法筆記
Subject is usually a business, organisation, or person in charge. Frequently followed by 'into' when describing a transformation (upscale X into Y).
常見錯誤
2. to make a digital picture look sharper or more detailed by adding extra pixels,
to make a digital picture look sharper or more detailed by adding extra pixels, often using software or artificial intelligence
The software can upscale old family photos to high resolution.
collocation: upscale photos / upscale images
Emre used an AI tool to upscale the blurry security footage.
Many modern games upscale graphics to 4K on newer consoles.
The TV upscales standard channels so that old shows look less grainy.
文法句型
upscale + image / photo / video
用法筆記
Object is always a visual item — photo, video, image, graphic, footage. This sense is very common in product descriptions for TVs, monitors, and photo-editing apps.
常見錯誤
3. to improve a product or service so that it attracts customers with higher budget
to improve a product or service so that it attracts customers with higher budgets who expect a more luxurious experience
The hotel chain upscaled its rooms with marble bathrooms and designer furniture.
collocation: upscale [place] with [features]
Pedro urged the café to upscale its menu by adding organic ingredients.
The mall is being upscaled to attract high-end fashion brands.
Nikhil advised the small bakery to upscale its packaging for gift buyers.
- downgrade
to lower in quality or appeal
文法句型
upscale + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often used in the passive voice ('be upscaled') for buildings or businesses undergoing renovation. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense changes quality or image, not size or reach.
常見錯誤
upscale — adverb
1. in a direction that moves toward more expensive, high-quality products or servic
in a direction that moves toward more expensive, high-quality products or services — from a basic or mid-range level toward a premium level
The neighborhood is moving upscale as new boutiques open along the main street.
collocation: move upscale / go upscale
Their product line has shifted upscale to compete with designer labels.
collocation: shift upscale
Otis decided to take the brand upscale after noticing customers wanted premium goods.
The restaurant went upscale when a new chef took over the kitchen.
- upmarket
British English equivalent; same meaning and usage pattern
- downscale
moving toward cheaper, lower-quality products or services
文法句型
shift / move / go upscale
用法筆記
Used after verbs of movement or change — typically 'go upscale', 'move upscale', 'shift upscale', 'take something upscale'. Not used before adjectives (*upscale famous).