rate

//reɪt//
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Noun

rateSingular
ratesPlural
1

A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or measure.

The heart rate of a healthy adult is between 60 and 100 beats per minute.

2

The speed at which something happens or changes.

The population is growing at a rapid rate.

3

A fixed price paid or charged for something, especially goods or services.

The hotel rate includes breakfast.

4

A charge or payment calculated as a percentage of a sum of money or value.

The insurance rate is 2% of the property value.

Verb

1

To assign a standard, value, or rank to something according to a particular scale.

The hotel was rated five stars for its excellent service.

2

To consider or regard something in a specified way.

I rate this restaurant as one of the best in the city.

3

To be worthy of or deserve something.

His performance didn't even rate a mention in the review.

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