Meaning of 'rate'

noun

the relative speed of progress or change

Synonyms: pace

noun

amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis

Example: "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"

Synonyms: charge per unit

noun

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

Example: "the literacy rate"

noun

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

Example: "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"

verb

assign a rank or rating to

Synonyms: place

verb

estimate the value of

Example: "How would you rate their chances to become President?"

Synonyms: value

verb

be worthy of or have a certain rating

Example: "This bond rates highly"