- Underload
- Underload Un"der*load, v. t. to load (a truck, etc.) with less than its full capacity; -- in certain circumstances, an inefficient use of resources. [PJC]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Underload
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Underload starter — Un der*load start er (Elec.) A motor starter provided with an underload switch. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Underload switch — (Elec.) A switch which opens a circuit when the current falls below a certain predetermined value, used to protect certain types of motors from running at excessive speed upon decrease of load. [Webster 1913 Suppl.] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
underload syndrome — (UN.dur.lohd sin.drum, drohm) n. Ill health or depression caused by a lack of challenges or stimulation at work. Example Citation: People who lack stimulation in their working lives are likely to be depressed and suffer from headaches, fatigue… … New words
underload starter — noun : a motor starter provided with an underload switch … Useful english dictionary
underload — v.t. * * * … Universalium
underload — un der•load′ v. t … From formal English to slang
underload — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: under (III) + load : a load markedly below full capacity : an inadequate or insufficient load * * * v.t … Useful english dictionary
underload switch — noun : a switch that opens a circuit when the current falls below a predetermined value and that is used to protect a motor from racing upon decrease of load … Useful english dictionary
Workload — The term workload can refer to a number of different yet related entities.An amount of laborWhile a precise definition of a workload is elusive, a commonly accepted definition is the hypothetical relationship between a group or individual human… … Wikipedia
boreout — n. Physical or emotional exhaustion and feelings of depression or disillusionment caused by being underemployed at work. [Cf. burnout.] Example Citations: The resulting profile of a boreout victim is remarkably similar to characters such as Tim… … New words
