rate (n.)

  1. 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'

  2. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5

    [ Syn: charge per unit ]

  3. the relative speed of progress or change; he lived at a fast pace; he works at a great rate; the pace of events accelerated

    [ Syn: pace ]

  4. 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'

    rate (v.)

  1. assign a rank or rating to; how would you rank these students?; The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide

    [ Syn: rank , range , order , grade , place ]

  2. be worthy of or have a certain rating; This bond rates highly'

  3. estimate the value of; How would you rate his chances to become President?; Gold was rated highly among the Romans

    [ Syn: value ]

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