crossgrade

== English == === Alternative forms === cross-grade === Etymology === Blend of cross- +‎ upgrade. === Verb === crossgrade (third-person singular simple present crossgrades, present participle crossgrading, simple past and past participle crossgraded) (computing, transitive) To upgrade (a software application) so that it is able to run on a different platform. Coordinate terms: downgrade, upgrade (business, transitive) To switch from an existing subscription to one at the same price or service level. === Noun === crossgrade (plural crossgrades) (computing) An upgrade of a software application that enables it to run on a different platform. (business) A switch from an existing subscription to one at the same price or service level.