How Do You Spell DERATE?

Pronunciation: [dˈɛɹət] (IPA)

The word "derate" means to lower the rating or capacity of something. Its spelling can be explained through its IPA phonetic transcription /dɪˈreɪt/. The first syllable "di" is pronounced as "duh" and the "e" in "rate" is pronounced as a long "a" sound. Together, they form the word "derate" with stress on the second syllable. This word is commonly used in engineering and manufacturing industries to indicate a reduction in efficiency or power of a machine or system.

DERATE Meaning and Definition

1. Derate is a verb that refers to the act of reducing or lowering the output or capacity of something, typically a machine or an electrical device, from its maximum or rated level. This decrease in output is usually done intentionally and systematically in order to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the device or to match its performance to a specific application or environment.

   Derating can occur for various reasons. One common cause is to prevent overheating and the consequent damage or failure of a device. By decreasing its output, the device operates at a level that is within its safe working temperature range. Derating can also be required to optimize performance when a particular application does not require the device to operate at its maximum capacity, thereby saving energy or resources.

   Derating is commonly practiced in electrical systems, where devices like transformers, circuit breakers, or power supplies may need to be derated to avoid electrical overloads. Similarly, it is relevant in mechanical systems, such as engines or machinery, where a derating may be necessary to ensure the system does not exceed its mechanical limits.

   Overall, the concept of derate involves intentionally reducing the output or capacity of a device to a level that is suitable for its safe and efficient functioning in a specific application or environment, thereby preventing overheating or other forms of failure.

Common Misspellings for DERATE

• kerate
• deethrate
• detate
• derane
• dwrate
• dsrate
• ddrate
• drrate
• d4rate
• d3rate
• deeate
• de5ate
• de4ate
• derzte
• derste
• derwte
• derqte
• derare
• derafe
• deraye
• dera6e
• dera5e
• deratw
• fderate
• deerate
• derrate
• derat
• terbate
• ternatte
• pernate
• daurate
• Desane
• Dekane
• delatec
• Demate
• deodate
• derah
• derrne
• Dewata
• derthe
• dorate
• Perdte
• derroe
• gerdte
• erfte
• dermase
• darati
• dhurate
• keratte
• DEMRASE
• scerante
• Derrge
• ceraee
• dernce
• temrate
• Dematte
• Dijerate
• Dorpte
• deraite
• Durato
• derncet
• Durhte
• Mercte
• oepate
• deruue
• Pertte
• Eratae
• dertty
• Herste
• Dewarte
• Defagete
• Dorryte
• Vergate

Etymology of DERATE

The word "derate" originates from the English language and is a combination of the prefix "de-" and the root word "rate".

The prefix "de-" is derived from Latin and has the meaning of "undoing" or "reversing". The root word "rate" comes from the Old French word "rater" meaning "to estimate" or "to evaluate".

Therefore, when combined, "derate" essentially means to reverse or reduce an initial estimate or evaluation. In various contexts, it can refer to the reduction of power, capability, or rating of a mechanical or electrical device or system.

Similar spelling words for DERATE

• dearth,
• dehart,
• derrida.

Conjugate verb Derate

CONDITIONAL

I would derate

you would derate

he/she/it would derate

we would derate

they would derate

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be derating

you would be derating

he/she/it would be derating

we would be derating

they would be derating

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have derate

you would have derate

he/she/it would have derate

we would have derate

they would have derate

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been derating

you would have been derating

he/she/it would have been derating

we would have been derating

they would have been derating

FUTURE

I will derate

you will derate

he/she/it will derate

we will derate

they will derate

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be derating

you will be derating

he/she/it will be derating

we will be derating

they will be derating

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have derated

you will have derated

he/she/it will have derated

we will have derated

they will have derated

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been derating

you will have been derating

he/she/it will have been derating

we will have been derating

they will have been derating

IMPERATIVE

you derate

we let´s derate

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to derate

PAST

I derated

you derated

he/she/it derated

we derated

they derated

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was derating

you were derating

he/she/it was derating

we were derating

they were derating

PAST PARTICIPLE

derated

PAST PERFECT

I had derated

you had derated

he/she/it had derated

we had derated

they had derated

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been derating

you had been derating

he/she/it had been derating

we had been derating

they had been derating

PRESENT

I derate

you derate

he/she/it derates

we derate

they derate

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am derating

you are derating

he/she/it is derating

we are derating

they are derating

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

derating

PRESENT PERFECT

I have derated

you have derated

he/she/it has derated

we have derated

they have derated

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been derating

you have been derating

he/she/it has been derating

we have been derating

they have been derating