Hyphenation of rate

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rate

Definitions of rate:

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
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
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
5.
Assign a rank or rating to
How would you rank these students? The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
6.
Be worthy of or have a certain rating
This bond rates highly
7.
Estimate the value of
How would you rate his chances to become President? Gold was rated highly among the Romans

Synonyms of rate:

nouncharge per unit, charge
nounmagnitude relation, quantitative relation
noun pace, temporal property
verb rank, range, order, grade, place, judge
verb be
verb value, measure, evaluate, valuate, assess, appraise, value

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