A slope or incline.
The ratio of the rates of change of a dependent variable and an independent variable, the slope of a curve's tangent.
A differential operator that maps each point of a scalar field to a vector pointed in the direction of the greatest rate of change of the scalar. Notation for a scalar field φ: ∇φ
A gradual change in color. A color gradient; gradation.
The rate at which a physical quantity increases or decreases relative to change in a given variable, especially distance.
A rate of inclination or declination of a slope.
Adapted for walking, as the feet of certain birds.
Moving by steps; walking.
Rising or descending by regular degrees of inclination.
An upward grade or slope.
An improvement
An improved component or replacement item, usually applied to technology
Up a slope or grade.
To improve, usually applied to technology, generally by complete replacement of one or more components
To replace with something better.
To improve the equipment or furnishings of or services rendered to
To replace a program with a later version of itself, a version having a higher version number or marketed under a more recent product name.
To improve in condition or status.