peaking
/ˈpiːkɪŋ/ noun C2- The act of something reaching a peak. · The peaking of each of these hormone levels may occur at different times.
- The act of something operating when something else is at a peak.
- The act of generating extra electricity while demand for it is at a peak (e.g., at certain times of day, in very hot weather, in very cold weather). · Currently their best stopgap for peaking in this region is a vast fleet of small diesel gensets, which many residents are furious about.
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