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down·grade  (doungrd)
n.
1. A descending slope, as in a road.
2. A turn or trend downward.
3. A decline, as in fortune, status, or condition: a neighborhood on the downgrade.
tr.v. down·grad·ed, down·grad·ing, down·grades
1. To lower the status or salary of.
2. To minimize the importance, value, or reputation of. See Synonyms at decry, demote.

downgrade
Verb
[-grading, -graded] to reduce in importance or value

To determine that classified information requires, in the interests of national security, a lower degree of protection against unauthorized disclosure than currently provided, coupled with a changing of the classification designation to reflect such a lower degree.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.downgradedowngrade - the property possessed by a slope or surface that descends
grade - the gradient of a slope or road or other surface; "the road had a steep grade"
Verb1.downgrade - rate lower; lower in value or esteem
grade, rate, rank, place, range, order - assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
upgrade - rate higher; raise in value or esteem

downgrade
verb 1. demote, degrade, take down a peg (informal) lower or reduce in rank << OPPOSITE promote
verb 2. run down, denigrate, disparage, detract from, decry
Translations
downgrade [daunˈgreɪd] vt [+ job] → degradar [+ hotel]; bajar de categoría
downgrade [ˈdaungreɪd] vtdéclasser
downgrade [ˈdaungreɪd] down vtherunterstufen
downgrade [ˈdaungreɪd] vt [+ job, hotel] → declassare [+ employee]; degradare


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Many of these classes were previously downgraded by Fitch on May 28, 2004.
The most notable rating activity occurred in the automotive sector, with General Motors being downgraded twice by Fitch in first-half 2005, most recently to 'BB+' in May.
NEW YORK -- Fitch Ratings has downgraded 12 classes (approximately $208 million in outstanding principal) and affirmed nine classes (approximately $58 million) of United Companies Financial Corp.
 
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