RATE

Rate

In mathematics, a rate is a ratio between two measurements with different units. If the unit or quantity in respect of which something is changing is not specified, usually the rate is per unit time. However, a rate of change can be specified per unit time, or per unit of length or mass or another quantity. The most common type of rate is "per unit time", such as speed, heart rate and flux. Ratios that have a non-time denominator include exchange rates, literacy rates and electric flux.

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rate

Noun

  1. The estimated worth of something; value.
  2. The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
  3. Speed.
  4. The relative speed of change or progress.
  5. The price of (an individual) thing; cost.
  6. A set price or charge for all examples of a given case, commodity, service etc.
  7. A wage calculated in relation to a unit of time.
  8. Any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority.
  9. A class into which ships were assigned based on condition, size etc.; by extension, rank.
  10. Established portion or measure; fixed allowance; ration.
  11. Order; arrangement.
  12. Ratification; approval.
  13. The gain or loss of a timepiece in a unit of time.
    daily rate; hourly rate; etc.

Verb

  1. To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.
    She is rated fourth in the country.
  2. To evaluate or estimate the value of.
    They rate his talents highly.
  3. To consider or regard.
    He rated this book brilliant.
  4. To deserve; to be worth.
    The view here hardly rates a mention in the travel guide.
  5. To determine the limits of safe functioning for a machine or electrical device.
    The transformer is rated at 10 watts.
  6. To evaluate a property's value for the purposes of local taxation.
  7. To like; to think highly of.
    The customers don't rate the new burgers.
  8. To have position (in a certain class).
    She rates among the most excellent chefs in the world.
    He rates as the best cyclist in the country.
  9. To have value or standing.
    This last performance of hers didn't rate very high with the judges.
  10. To ratify.
  11. To ascertain the exact rate of the gain or loss of (a chronometer) as compared with true time.

Verb (etymology 2)

  1. To berate, scold.


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