upscaling

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IPA/ˈʌp.skeɪl/

upscaling — verb

  • upscalingpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • upscalings3rd person singular
  • upscalinging-ing form
  • upscalingedpast simple

1. to make something bigger, let it reach more people, or give it a stronger role t

1.動詞及物B2
釋義

to make something bigger, let it reach more people, or give it a stronger role than before.

例句

The charity is upscaling its food program to serve three more districts.

upscaling + program to reach more people

After the merger, the firm began upscaling its research team across Asia.

upscaling + team across a wider area

同義詞
  • expand

    the broadest choice; it does not always suggest a planned move to a higher level

  • scale up

    very close in meaning, especially for projects or systems that must handle more demand

  • broaden

    often stresses widening the reach or scope rather than sheer size

反義詞
  • scale down

    to make something smaller or reduce how much it does

  • shrink

    a more general word for becoming or making something smaller

文法句型

upscaling + project/program/system/team

用法筆記

Usually takes a direct object such as a program, network, team, or project. It focuses on making something work on a bigger scale, not simply improving one small part of it.

常見錯誤

❌We are upscaling the printer with a faster chip.
✅We are upgrading the printer with a faster chip.
💡Use 'upgrade' for improving one device; 'upscaling' here is about expanding the overall scale.

2. to make a digital image look clearer by adding pixels so it can be shown at a hi

2.動詞及物C1
釋義

to make a digital image look clearer by adding pixels so it can be shown at a higher resolution.

例句

Karim is upscaling the old photo before printing it for the family wall.

upscaling + photo before printing

The app kept upscaling video frames to fill the larger screen.

upscaling + video frames for a bigger display

同義詞
  • enlarge

    can mean simply making something bigger, without improving how clear it looks

  • enhance

    broader and may improve colour or contrast rather than resolution

  • sharpen

    focuses on making edges look clearer, not on increasing pixel count

反義詞
  • downscale

    to reduce the size or resolution of an image

文法句型

upscaling + image/photo/video/logo

用法筆記

Used mainly in digital imaging, video, and design. The object is the image, photo, frame, or file that is being made clearer at a larger size.

常見錯誤

❌I am upscaling the camera to 4K.
✅I am setting the camera to record in 4K.
💡'Upscaling' changes an existing image or video file, not the camera's recording setting.

3. to improve a product, service, or place so that it feels more expensive and attr

3.動詞及物C1
釋義

to improve a product, service, or place so that it feels more expensive and attracts wealthier customers.

例句

The cafe is upscaling its menu with fresh pasta and local cheese.

upscaling + menu toward a premium offer

Camila is upscaling the hotel lobby with softer lighting and custom chairs.

upscaling + place through design changes

同義詞
  • premiumise

    business word that strongly stresses moving toward a higher-end market

  • elevate

    broader and less market-focused; it can describe improving style or quality

  • refine

    focuses on making something more polished rather than changing its whole market position

反義詞
  • downscale

    to move toward a cheaper or simpler market position

  • cheapen

    to make something seem lower in quality or value

文法句型

upscaling + brand/menu/service/area

用法筆記

Common in business talk about market position. The object is usually a brand, menu, shop, service, or neighbourhood, and the aim is to appeal to a more affluent group.

常見錯誤

❌The store upscaled prices by ten dollars.
✅The store raised prices by ten dollars.
💡'Upscaling' is about making the offer more premium, not just charging more.