Meaning & use
rate
A measure, amount, or degree of something calculated in relation to another quantity, often over time.
See it in a sentence
The company raised its hourly rate for new employees this spring.
The population growth rate slowed considerably after the economic downturn.
A note on using this word
Rate frequently pairs with 'at' or 'per,' as in 'at this rate' or 'per hour,' to express comparison.
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2. verb
To assess the quality, value, or standard of something, often on a scale.
Critics rated the new film highly for its acting and cinematography.
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