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)

1. (computing, transitive) To upgrade (a software application) so that it is able to run on a different platform.

   Coordinate terms: downgrade, upgrade

   • 2009, Mike Collins, Pro Tools 8, Taylor & Francis, →ISBN, page 7:

     Also if you are “crossgrading” from another platform such as Apple Logic, Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) Digital Performer, or Steinberg Cubase, you may be looking for features or trying to use keyboard commands that you are used to and wondering where these are in Pro Tools.

2. (business, transitive) To switch from an existing subscription to one at the same price or service level.

Noun

crossgrade (plural crossgrades)

1. (computing) An upgrade of a software application that enables it to run on a different platform.
   • 2009, Elna Tymes, Charles Prael, Switching to Microsoft Windows 7, Que Publishing, →ISBN:

     If you install the upgrade or cross-grade first and then perform your migration, you may accidentally wind up with corrupted application settings.

2. (business) A switch from an existing subscription to one at the same price or service level.