rate meaning and definition

RATE noun

Definition of rate (noun)

1. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
   • "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected"
2. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
   • "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
   • synonyms: charge per unit
3. the relative speed of progress or change
   • "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated"
   • synonyms: pace
4. a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
   • "the literacy rate"; "the retention rate"; "the dropout rate"

RATE verb

Definition of rate (verb)

1. assign a rank or rating to
   • "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
   • synonyms: grade, order, place, range, rank
2. be worthy of or have a certain rating
   • "This bond rates highly"
3. estimate the value of
   • "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"
   • synonyms: value