derate

See also: dératé

English

Etymology

From de- +‎ rate.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /diːˈɹeɪt/
• Rhymes: -eɪt

Verb

derate (third-person singular simple present derates, present participle derating, simple past and past participle derated)

1. To 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.

See also

• underclock

Anagrams

• redate, atrede, red tea, e-trade, teared, e-dater