rate
/ɹˈeɪt/ · 1 syllable
Meaning
noun
- a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
“they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour” - 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
“he lived at a fast pace” - a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
“the literacy rate”
verb
- assign a rank or rating to
“how would you rank these students?” - be worthy of or have a certain rating
“This bond rates highly” - estimate the value of
“How would you rate his chances to become President?”
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Words that rhyme with rate
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