Rates — synonyms, definition

1. rates (Noun) Brit

charge per unit* paces

rates (Noun) — A local tax on property (usually used in the plural). ex. "responsible for the highness of the rates"

rates (Noun) — A magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit. ex. "they travelled at a rate of 55 miles per hour" ex. "the rate of change was faster than expected"

rates (Noun) — Amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis. ex. "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"

rates (Noun) — The relative speed of progress or change. ex. "he works at a great rate"

rates (Noun) — A quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure. ex. "the literacy rate" ex. "the retention rate" ex. "the dropout rate"

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2. rates (Verb) Brit

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rates (Verb) — Assign a rank or rating to. ex. "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"

rates (Verb) — Be worthy of or have a certain rating. ex. "This bond rates highly"

rates (Verb) — Evalulate how important or likely something is. ex. "Gold was rated highly among the Romans" ex. "How would you rate his chances to become President?"

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