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 rate rate /ˈreɪt/

noun

  1. () A magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit  ( rate )
    a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
     They traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
    they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
     The rate of change was faster than expected
    the rate of change was faster than expected
  2. () Amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis  ( charge per unit , rate )
    amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
     A 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
    a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
  3. () The relative speed of progress or change  ( rate , pace )
    the relative speed of progress or change
     He lived at a fast pace
    he lived at a fast pace
     He works at a great rate
    he works at a great rate
     The pace of events accelerated
    the pace of events accelerated
  4. A quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure  ( rate )
    a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
     The literacy rate
    the literacy rate
     The retention rate
    the retention rate
     The dropout rate
    the dropout rate

verb

  1. () Assign a rank or rating to  ( order , range , grade , place , rank , rate )
    assign a rank or rating to
     How would you rank these students?
    how would you rank these students?
     The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
    The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
  2. () Be worthy of or have a certain rating  ( rate )
    be worthy of or have a certain rating
     This bond rates highly
    This bond rates highly
  3. () Estimate the value of  ( value , rate )
    estimate the value of
     How would you rate his chances to become President?
    How would you rate his chances to become President?
     Gold was rated highly among the Romans
    Gold was rated highly among the Romans