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Rate
01
the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time
Examples
The crime rate in the city has decreased significantly over the past year.
The adoption rate of new technology depends on user acceptance.
02
a specified amount of money charged or paid for something
Examples
The bank offers a competitive interest rate on savings accounts.
She negotiated a lower rate for her mortgage to reduce monthly payments.
03
the relative speed of progress or change
Examples
The rate of technological change is accelerating.
Inflation affects the rate at which prices rise.
04
a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
to rate
01
to judge and assign a score or rank to something according to a set scale
Transitive: to rate quality of something
Examples
The judge will rate the performances of the contestants.
Please rate the quality of service you received on a scale of one to five.
02
to judge the value or importance of something
Transitive: to rate sb/sth in a specific manner
Examples
The company rates its customer service very highly.
I rate his work very highly because he's so talented.
03
to deserve or be worthy of something
Transitive: to rate a reward or privilege
Examples
She rates a promotion because of her hard work.
His efforts really rate recognition.
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