Rate
/ɹeɪt/
Rate is a verb and noun with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.
“She is rated fourth in the country.”
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To evaluate or estimate the value of.
“They rate his talents highly.”
noun
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The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
“At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year.”
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The relative speed of change or progress.
“The rate of production at the factory is skyrocketing.”
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Synonyms
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