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Rate

noun

A magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit. "The rate of change was faster than expected"

Amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis. Synonym: charge per unit.

The relative speed of progress or change. Synonym: pace. "He works at a great rate" , "The pace of events accelerated"

A quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure. "The retention rate" , "The dropout rate"

verb

(past & past part. rated; pres. part. rating)

Assign a rank or rating to. Synonyms: grade, order, place, range, rank. "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"

Be worthy of or have a certain rating.

Estimate the value of. Synonym: value. "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"

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