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derate

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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • \(ˌ)dē-ˈrāt\
    • /ˌdiː.ˈreɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • \(ˌ)dē-ˈrāt\

Definitions of derate word

  • verb derate to assess the value of (some types of property, such as agricultural land) at a lower rate than others for local taxation 3
  • verb transitive derate to reduce the electrical power rating of (a nuclear power plant, furnace, electrical component, etc.) to improve safety, reliability, or efficiency 3
  • noun derate Reduce the power rating of (a component or device). 1
  • verb derate To lower the rated capability of any rated equipment or material. 0

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Parts of speech for Derate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

derate popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

derate usage trend in Literature

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