To raise to a higher grade or standard. To be associated with salary scales or ranges.

In castings, the removal and repair of discontinuities to raise the quality level of the casting beyond that which can be economically achieved by good foundry practice.

Courses and programs that prepare learners for further education, usually offered by colleges

Raising the performance or educational level of individuals or organizations. (National Advisory Council on Adult Education)

the process of converting heavy oil or bitumen into synthetic crude oil.

The process that converts bitumen and heavy oil into a product with a density and viscosity similar to conventional light crude oil.

provision of accommodation services (rooms) with an increase in the category of the room without paying additional fees by the tourist.

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Raising the quality rating of a security because of new optimism about the prospects of a firm due to tangible or intangible factors. This can increase investor confidence and push up the price of the [..]