Rate - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |reɪt|  American pronunciation of the word rate
Brit.  |reɪt|  British pronunciation of the word rate

noun

- 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
- amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
- the relative speed of progress or change (syn: pace)
he works at a great rate
the pace of events accelerated
- a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
the literacy rate
the retention rate
the dropout rate

verb

- assign a rank or rating to (syn: grade, order, place, range, rank)
The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
- be worthy of or have a certain rating
This bond rates highly
- estimate the value of (syn: value)
How would you rate his chances to become President?
Gold was rated highly among the Romans

Extra examples

The cold weather meant a slower growing rate for many crops.

At the rate we're moving, it will be morning before we arrive.

People work at different rates.

Gun violence is increasing at an alarming rate.

Snow was falling at a rate of three inches per hour.

There has been a fall in the rate of inflation.

Crime rates have declined in recent years.

What's the interest rate on the loan?

Regular admission to the theater is $12, the student rate is $8, and the rate for senior citizens is $6.

The most rapid rate of a box-wagon is about thirty miles per hour.

She was rated an excellent pianist.

That player is rated among the very best.

She rates as the finest teacher we have.

This wine rates as excellent.

She rates the best.

Word forms

verb
I/you/we/they: rate
he/she/it: rates
present participle: rating
past tense: rated
past participle: rated
noun
singular: rate
plural: rates
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