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Verb
/rāt/,
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rates, plural;
  1. Scold (someone) angrily
    • - he rated the young man soundly for his want of respect
Noun
  1. A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure
    • - the crime rate rose by 26 percent
  2. The speed with which something moves, happens, or changes
    • - your heart rate
  3. A fixed price paid or charged for something, esp. goods or services
    • - the basic rate of pay
    • - advertising rates
  4. The amount of a charge or payment expressed as a percentage of some other amount, or as a basis of calculation
    • - you'll find our current interest rate very competitive
  5. (in the UK) A tax on land and buildings paid to the local authority by a business, and formerly also by occupants of private property


  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. assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
  3. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
  4. be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates highly"
  5. estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"
  6. pace: the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated"
  7. Young Earth creationists have made a number of claims in the field of geophysics, mostly related to the age of the Earth and flood geology. ...
  8. In mathematics, a rate is a ratio between two measurements, often with different units. . If the unit or quantity in respect of which something is changing is not specified, usually the rate is per unit time. ...
  9. The rating system of the Royal Navy and its predecessors was used by the British Royal Navy between the beginning of the 17th century and the middle of the 19th century to categorise sailing warships, initially classing them according to their assigned complement of men, and later according to ...
  10. Rates are a type of taxation system in the United Kingdom, and in places with systems deriving from the British one, the proceeds of which are used to fund local government. Some other countries have taxes with a more or less comparable role, for example France's taxe d'habitation.
  11. Rates is a Portuguese parish and town located in the municipality of Póvoa de Varzim. In the census of 2001, it had a population of 2,539 inhabitants and a total area of 13.88 square kilometres.
  12. The estimated worth of something; value. [15th-19th c.]; The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another. [from 15th c.]; Speed. [from 17th c.]; The relative speed of change or progress. [from 18th c.]; The price of (an individual) thing; cost. [from 16th c. ...
  13. (Rates) The amount of money per thousand dollars (or percentage) used to determine the bond premium.
  14. All rates are quoted in USD dollars .
  15. (Rates) Basic cost of a shipment, excluding accessorial charges.
  16. (1. Rates) All rates that are charged by the villas are quoted in US Dollars. Furthermore, both CV. Anahata and the villa owner reserve the right to change the rates and conditions without prior notice. ...
  17. (Rates) Includes all expenses in respect of vehicle and driver as per itinerary, meals on safari, entrance fees to National Parks and Game Reserves.
  18. Rates include all expenses in connection with vehicle and driver for the itinerary as set out; hotel accommodation with full board table d'hote meals whilst on safari. Arrangements are on a full board basis while on safari, unless otherwise stated. ...
  19. (RATES) are subject to change without notice. Rates are inclusive of GST.
  20. (RATES) Periodic property taxes levied by Local and State Governments (e.g. water rates).
  21. (Rates) Please check Model/Talent rates when booking. The rates apply to shoot time only and do not include usage. Please note that all rates quoted are Talent rates only. ...
  22. Rates for the services will be set forth on the Contract for Services. Customer will be billed at the applicable hourly rate for the entire duration of the scheduled service time frame. The minimum charge for services provided on site is $25.00.
  23. Rates are liable to change without notice and charges will be made according to the rates in force at the time of rental.
  24. "Rates" = property taxes. The whole system was changed in the late 1980s to a "council tax." The new system was unpopular — was in fact a major cause of Margaret Thatcher's downfall — but it seems to have survived somehow.
  25. ("A" (or Judgment) Rates) Rates that are based on the judgment of the underwriter on an individual risk basis and not supported by loss experience.