rate

noun

  1. 1

    the relative speed of progress or change

    he lived at a fast pace

    he works at a great rate

  2. 2

    amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis

    a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5

  3. 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. 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. 1

    assign a rank or rating to

    how would you rank these students?

    The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide

  2. 2

    estimate the value of

    How would you rate his chances to become President?

    Gold was rated highly among the Romans

  3. 3

    be worthy of or have a certain rating

    This bond rates highly

Synonyms

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