to update or improve computer hardware, software, or systems

exceeding a normal level or degree; ultra-; hyper-

pertaining to a high position, rank, or status in a hierarchy

the proletariat

a position within a social or professional hierarchy

a level or year of study in an educational institution such as a school or college

a specific grade or position on a scale of quality, proficiency, or intensity

social class

the capitalist class; the social class that owns the means of production in a capitalist society

organizations, units, or governing bodies at a higher administrative level

to move to the next stage of a competition or tournament

(administrative) province-level

(administrative) national-level

rating; to grade

county level

top-notch; first-rate

relating to a lower rank, level of skill, or grade

middle level (in a hierarchy)

a group of students who are taught together

a specific rank, level, or the system of categorizing things

the highest grade, rank, or level in a classification system; category A

the highest class, category, or rank in a classification system, such as sports leagues or quality ratings

the second rank or level in a system or proficiency scale

low-level, basic, or rudimentary in rank or stage of development

the heavyweight class in sports competitions such as boxing or wrestling

a rank or classification based on a number of stars, typically used for hotels or restaurants

to reduce the grade, quality, or classification level of something

five-star (hotel)

being on the same rank, grade, or status within a hierarchy or organization

a person or organization that is lower in rank or status

belonging to the highest category, rank, or level of quality

the third year of a school program or education level.

(administrative) department-level

ministerial level (e.g. negotiations)

a superpower (nation)

exploiting class (in Marxist theory)

a weight class in sports or a figurative level of capability, status, or influence

(administrative) section-level

the petty bourgeoisie; the petite bourgeoisie

(administrative) bureau-level

grade 3, third class, or category C in a ranking or classification system

(math.) series

a lower grade in a school (e.g. 1st or 2nd year); the lower division of a school