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rate

/ˈreɪt/

US UK

noun

plural rates

[count] the speed at which something happens over a particular period of time

The cold weather meant a slower growing rate for many crops.

At the rate we're moving, it will be morning before we arrive.

People work at different rates.

Gun violence is increasing at an alarming rate.

Snow was falling at a rate of three inches per hour.

There has been a fall in the rate of inflation.

the number of times something happens or is done during a particular period of time

There is a high success rate for this surgery. [=this surgery is often/usually successful]

Economists are concerned about the city's rising unemployment rate. [=the increasing number of people who are unemployed]

Crime rates have declined in recent years.

The nurse will check your heart/pulse rate. [=the number of times your heart beats in a minute] - see also birthrate, death rate

an amount that is paid :a price or amount to be paid that is set according to a scale or standard

The hotel's rates start at $65/night. [=the least expensive rooms at the hotel cost $65 for one night's stay and other rooms cost more than $65]

What's the interest rate on the loan?

tax rates

Regular admission to the theater is $12, the student rate is $8, and the rate for senior citizens is $6. - see also exchange rate, prime rate

at any rate

used to indicate that something is true or certain regardless of what else has happened or been said

This restaurant has the best foodor at any rate, the best pasta dishesin the city.

At any rate [=in any case], cooking with fresh ingredients makes everything taste better.

It is possible that she was nervous. At any rate, her singing was still good.

at a rate of knots

Brit informal :very fast or quickly

We were bowling along the motorway at a rate of knots.

at this/that rate

if things continue to happen in the same way they have been happening

At this rate, the town's farmland will be gone within 20 years.

going rate

the average or usual price that is charged for something

What's the going rate for a new computer?

You can hire a babysitter for a going rate of $10/hour.

verb

rates; rated; rating

[+ obj] :to make a judgment about the quality, ability, or value of (someone or something)

On a scale of 1 to 5, I'd rate the book at/a 4.

Judges rated each song according to a number of criteria. - often used as (be) rated

The school is rated above average.

the highest rated [=ranking] radio show - see also overrate, underrate

[no obj] :to be judged as having a particular level of quality, ability, or value

The car rates as one of the best on the market. [=the car is one of the best on the market]

The movie rates among the worst ever.

The shoes rate high as far as comfort goes, but they're not very stylish.

[+ obj] :to consider something or someone to be (something)

The boat is just large enough to be rated a ship.

Based on recent polls, the policy should be rated a failure.

[+ obj] :to officially state that a movie, video game, etc., is appropriate for a specific audience - usually used as (be) rated

The movie is rated G for general audiences.

[+ obj] :to state the normal power or limit of (a machine, engine, etc.) - usually used as (be) rated

The submarine is rated to withstand tons of pressure.

usually + at

The engine is rated at 500 horsepower.

an outlet rated at 15 amps

[+ obj] :to deserve (something) because of being important, good, etc.

The new museum rates a visit. [=the new museum is worth visiting]

I don't understand why the ceremony didn't even rate [=merit] a mention in the newspaper. [=I don't understand why the ceremony wasn't mentioned in the newspaper]

[no obj] US informal :to be liked by someone and get special treatment or privileges - usually + with

He really rates with the boss. [=the boss really likes him]

[+ obj] Brit informal :to think of (someone or something) as being good or of a high quality :like

I don't rate their chances (of winning).

They didn't rate him as a player.

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rate of exchange