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
noun
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
noun
the relative speed of progress or change
Synonyms
Examples
- he lived at a fast pace
- he works at a great rate
- the pace of events accelerated
noun
a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
Examples
- the literacy rate
- the retention rate
- the dropout rate
verb
assign a rank or rating to
Synonyms
Examples
- how would you rank these students?
- The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
verb
be worthy of or have a certain rating
Examples
- This bond rates highly
verb
estimate the value of
Synonyms
Examples
- How would you rate his chances to become President?
- Gold was rated highly among the Romans