Meaning of the word rate in English

What does rate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

rate

US /reɪt/

UK /reɪt/

a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or standard

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The unemployment rate has decreased this quarter.

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The car was traveling at a high rate of speed.

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ratio proportion percentage level degree

a charge or payment fixed according to a moving scale or a standard

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What's the current exchange rate?

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The hotel offers a special nightly rate for long stays.

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charge fee price cost tariff

assess the worth or quality of (something)

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How would you rate his performance?

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I rate him as one of the best players.

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evaluate assess judge appraise rank

consider (something) to be of a certain quality or standard

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I don't rate his chances of winning.

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She's highly rated by her colleagues.

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consider deem regard judge view

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