rate is the dictionary form of RATE'S Definition of rate
rate has definitions from the fields of government,business
1
[ noun ] (business) amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis

Synonyms

charge_per_unit

Examples

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

2
[ noun ] a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

Examples

"they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour" "the rate of change was faster than expected"

3
[ noun ] the relative speed of progress or change

Synonyms

pace

Examples

"he lived at a fast pace" "he works at a great rate" "the pace of events accelerated"

4
[ noun ] (British) a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)
5
[ verb ] assign a rank or rating to

Examples

"how would you rank these students?" "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"

6
[ verb ] be worthy of or have a certain rating

Synonyms

deserve merit

Examples

"This bond rates highly"

7
[ verb ] estimate the value of

Synonyms

value

Examples

"How would you rate his chances to become President?" "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"

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