derate
verb
(tr) to assess the value of (some types of property, such as agricultural land) at a lower rate than others for local taxation
derating
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a word derived from
derate.
Example Sentences
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Now that derating appears to have occurred, the risk/reward balance surrounding the stock is more attractive, he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 18, 2026
Those companies perceived to be on the losing side of AI trends have witnessed a major derating and are oversold tactically, so Barclays sees selective opportunities in the software, media/ internet and business services sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 11, 2026
Strong tells clients in a note that the stock’s recent derating presents investors with an opportunity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 15, 2026
"We think much of this derating is now done."
From Reuters ● Oct. 6, 2022
Another mark in his little notebook—and enough marks like that meant a derating, and Control had a habit of sending derated labmen to Venus.
From Security by Poul William Anderson
