"derate" meaning in English

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Verb

IPA: /diːˈɹeɪt/ [UK] Forms: derates [present, singular, third-person], derating [participle, present], derated [participle, past], derated [past]
Rhymes: -eɪt Etymology: From de- + rate. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|de|rate}} de- + rate Head templates: {{en-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. Related terms: underclock

Inflected forms

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