English dictionary
rate
nounAudio pronunciation
Parts of speech
Definitions
noun
- the relative speed of progress or change
noun
- amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
noun
- a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
noun
- a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
verb
- assign a rank or rating to
verb
- estimate the value of
verb
- be worthy of or have a certain rating
Example sentences
he lived at a fast pace
he works at a great rate
the pace of events accelerated
a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
the literacy rate
the retention rate
the dropout rate
they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
the rate of change was faster than expected
how would you rank these students?
The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
How would you rate his chances to become President?
Gold was rated highly among the Romans
This bond rates highly