uprate
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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raise the value, rate, or size of, upgrade
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photog to increase the effective speed of (a film) by underexposing, usually up to two stops, and subsequently overdeveloping (pushing the processing)
Etymology
Origin of uprate
Example Sentences
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Alva’s uprate projects would work like this: The company would act as the project developer for building a steam-turbine and electric generator next to existing nuclear facilities, which would keep producing power during the construction.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
Squeezing more electricity out of existing plants is called an uprate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026
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 • Oct. 22, 2025
Ministers normally use regulations to uprate benefits, but a bill is necessary because it is a multi-year settlement.
From The Guardian • Dec. 5, 2012
Exelon spokeswoman Judith Rader said the company does not compromise safety when performing uprate work, regardless of the containment design.
From Chicago Tribune • Mar. 18, 2011
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