derate

/ (diːˈreɪt) /

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verb

(tr) British to assess the value of (some types of property, such as agricultural land) at a lower rate than others for local taxation

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Derived forms of derate

derating, noun

Words nearby derate

derailment, Derain, derange, deranged, derangement, derate, deration, deratization, deratize, Derbent, Derby

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