Derate

Word DERATE
Character 6
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /diːˈɹeɪt/

Definitions and meanings of "Derate"

What do we mean by derate?

To lower the rating of (a device), especially because of a deterioration in efficiency or quality. transitive verb

To lower the financial rating of (a corporation, for example). transitive verb

To lower the rated capability of any rated equipment or material. verb

Lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus verb

To lower the rated capability of any rated equipment or material.

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The word "derate" in example sentences

Well, to "derate" is to lower the electrical capacity on appliances, so I think to "cake derate" which a cake derator would do is to either lower the edibility or visual-decency capacity on cakes... right? ❋ Unknown (2009)

And you bribed him to derate Una Sinclair -- an official of the incorruptable Board of Eugenics! ❋ Johnny Pez (2009)

A.M. M.derate: at 5 unmoored ship and worked out of the Cove: at 6 came to abreast the Green Island: at 9 worked out of Harbour, Government boat assisting: at 10 made all sail: at noon the Seal Rocks bore south distant 5 miles: all sail set for ❋ Ida Lee (1904)

In France there is a proverb, "Courir comme un derate." ❋ Unknown (1896)

The candidate most acceptable to the M.derate Republicans was M. Jules Ferry, but he was unpopular with the Radicals. ❋ Elizabeth Latimer (1863)

"Verb 1. derate - lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus" ❋ RedRiverJ (2010)

And Becky will molest them and O'Reilly will derate them. ❋ RedRiverJ (2010)

In addition, the 12V275GL+ operates at full load with no derate at higher altitudes than competitive models. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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