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noun
A period of a cycle where something is increasing or improving.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To convert (waste materials, etc.) into new materials or products of higher quality and greater functionality.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To promote into a more productive or useful role.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
From up + cycle.
Blend of up- + recycle or possibly upgrade + recycle.
Across languages
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
