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
[ Syn: charge per unit ]
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 ]
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 (n.)
assign a rank or rating to; how would you rank these students?; 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; How would you rate his chances to become President?; Gold was rated highly among the Romans
[ Syn: value ]