Meaning of the word "mortality rate" in English
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mortality rate
US /mɔːrˈtæl.ə.t̬i reɪt/
UK /mɔːˈtæl.ə.ti reɪt/
Noun
the number of deaths in a given period as a fraction of the total population
Example:
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The mortality rate has decreased significantly due to better healthcare.
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Scientists are studying the infant mortality rate in developing countries.
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