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rate
Definition
(noun) a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
Example Sentence
they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
the rate of change was faster than expected
Definition
(noun) amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
Synonyms
:
charge per unit
Example Sentence
a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
Definition
(noun) the relative speed of progress or change
Synonyms
:
pace
Example Sentence
he lived at a fast pace
he works at a great rate
the pace of events accelerated
Definition
(noun) a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
Example Sentence
the literacy rate
the retention rate
the dropout rate
Definition
(verb) assign a rank or rating to
Synonyms
:
grade
,
order
,
place
,
range
,
rank
Example Sentence
how would you rank these students?
The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
Definition
(verb) be worthy of or have a certain rating
Example Sentence
This bond rates highly
Definition
(verb) estimate the value of
Synonyms
:
value
Example Sentence
How would you rate his chances to become President?
Gold was rated highly among the Romans
Word used in video below:
text: rate to pay for the renovations you did
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