rate

/ɹˈe‍ɪt/

/ˈɹeɪt/

Rate

the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time

a specified amount of money charged or paid for something

the relative speed of progress or change

synonyms : pace

a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure

to rate

MAIN VERB

to consider something to be of high value, quality, or standard

synonyms : grade

be worthy of or have a certain rating

to evaluate, judge or estimate the value, quality, or performance of someone or something

synonyms : value

Examples

1. The hotel had expensive rates during the holiday season.

2. The bank raised interest rates.

3. The exchange rate is one dollar for every 100 yen.

4. The sector is growing at a phenomenal rate.