uprate

American  

[uhp-reyt] / ʌpˈreɪt /

verb (used with object)

uprated, uprating

1. to raise in rate, power, size, classification, etc.; upgrade.

   to uprate a rocket engine.

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uprate British  

/ ʌpˈreɪt /

verb

1. raise the value, rate, or size of, upgrade

2. photog to increase the effective speed of (a film) by underexposing, usually up to two stops, and subsequently overdeveloping (pushing the processing)

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Etymology

Origin of uprate

First recorded in 1965–70; up- + rate ¹

Example Sentences

Plus, traditionally these figures are used to uprate many benefits for working age people - some may see an increase of about 6% in their universal credit payments next spring.

From BBC

The triple-lock, which is used to uprate the state pension, acted as a crucial safeguard against rising retirement living costs, researchers said.

From BBC

Ms Reeves said: "In government I will use the inflation rate that is traditionally used to uprate benefits. I think that's the right thing to do."

From BBC

That 54% “uprate” in power will require further NRC review before the Idaho plant can be licensed for operations.

From Science Magazine

The problem centres on the Pension Strategy Computer System, and its inability to accurately uprate an element of the State Pension called the Graduated Retirement Benefit.

From BBC