Meaning & use
interest rate
The percentage of a loan or deposit charged or paid over a set period, usually a year.
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The bank raised its interest rate on savings accounts to attract more customers.
A lower interest rate on the mortgage saved the couple thousands of dollars.
A note on using this word
Central banks adjust national interest rates to influence borrowing, spending, and inflation.
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