Word: UPSCALE
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Definition of UPSCALE
- To increase in size, to scale up.
- Marked by wealth or quality; high-class; upmarket.
"2002 "This strategy [of rotating the garage with respect to the street] has become popular in many upscale housing developments nationwide primarily becaues it de-emphasizes the garage and makes the house look more like their traditional counterparts from the turn of the last century." โ Sarah Susanka, Not So Big Solutions for Your Home"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "upscale" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "upscale", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is UPSCALE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is UPSCALE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in UPSCALE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing UPSCALE:
- # the upscale effect
- # master of upscale
- # playing with upscale
- # in terms of upscale
Sub-words
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