rate
noun
- 1
the relative speed of progress or change
he lived at a fast pace
he works at a great rate
- 2
amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
- 3
a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
the literacy rate
the retention rate
- 4
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
the rate of change was faster than expected
verb
- 1
assign a rank or rating to
how would you rank these students?
The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
- 2
estimate the value of
How would you rate his chances to become President?
Gold was rated highly among the Romans
- 3
be worthy of or have a certain rating
This bond rates highly
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