1. the process of increasing the power output, capacity, or performance rating of equipment or systems
Usage: technical; engineering

Examples

• The power plant underwent uprating to increase its electricity generation capacity.
• Engineers completed the uprating of the nuclear reactor last month.
• The uprating project will boost the facility’s output by 15 percent.
• Safety assessments are required before any uprating of industrial equipment.
• The uprating process involved replacing several key components.
• Regulatory approval is needed for the uprating of nuclear facilities.