v.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )d ē - ' r ā t
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1947
: to lower the rated capability of (as electrical or mechanical apparatus) because of deterioration or inadequacy
v.
Pronunciation: ( ˌ )d ē - ' r ā t
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1947
: to lower the rated capability of (as electrical or mechanical apparatus) because of deterioration or inadequacy
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012