derate
derate · derates · derated · derating
To lower the rated capability of any rated equipment or materialTo lower the rated capability of any rated equipment or material.
/diːˈɹeɪt/
Meaning
1 sensesTo lower the rated capability of any rated equipment or material.
The derated engine sold at a lower price, but had the same components as the standard model.
lower the rated electrical capability of electrical apparatus
Forms
derates, derating, derated, deratedWord family
1 related wordsRelatedunderclock
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle