rate

A2
Pronunciation
/ɹeɪt/
Noun
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

The worth of something; value.

2 Definition

The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.

Example Sentences
  • At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year.
3 Definition

Speed.

Example Sentences
  • The car was speeding down here at a hell of a rate.
4 Definition

The relative speed of change or progress.

Example Sentences
  • The rate of production at the factory is skyrocketing.
5 Definition

The price of (an individual) thing; cost.

Example Sentences
  • He asked quite a rate to take me to the airport.
6 Definition

A set price or charge for all examples of a given case, commodity, service etc.

Example Sentences
  • Postal rates here are low.
7 Definition

A wage calculated in relation to a unit of time.

Example Sentences
  • We pay an hourly rate of between $10 – $15 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
8 Definition

Any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority.

Example Sentences
  • I hardly have enough left every month to pay the rates.
9 Definition

A class into which ships were assigned based on condition, size etc.; by extension, rank.

Example Sentences
  • This textbook is first-rate.
10 Definition

Established portion or measure; fixed allowance; ration.

11 Definition

Order; arrangement.

12 Definition

Ratification; approval.

13 Definition

The gain or loss of a timepiece in a unit of time.

Example Sentences
  • daily rate; hourly rate; etc.
Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.

Example Sentences
  • She is rated fourth in the country.
2 Definition

To evaluate or estimate the value of.

Example Sentences
  • They rate his talents highly.
3 Definition

To consider or regard.

Example Sentences
  • He rated this book brilliant.
4 Definition

To deserve; to be worth.

Example Sentences
  • The view here hardly rates a mention in the travel guide.
5 Definition

To determine the limits of safe functioning for a machine or electrical device.

Example Sentences
  • The transformer is rated at 10 watts.
6 Definition

To evaluate a property's value for the purposes of local taxation.

7 Definition

To like; to think highly of.

Example Sentences
  • The customers don't rate the new burgers.
8 Definition

To have position (in a certain class).

Example Sentences
  • He rates as the best cyclist in the country.
9 Definition

To have value or standing.

Example Sentences
  • This last performance of hers didn't rate very high with the judges.
10 Definition

To ratify.

11 Definition

To ascertain the exact rate of the gain or loss of (a chronometer) as compared with true time.

12 Definition

To berate, scold.