Meaning & Definition of word "Rate"

Rate

/reɪt/

1. A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure.
- Example: The interest rate on loans has increased this year.
2. The amount of a charge or payment given for something, especially for service or usage.
- Example: The hotel charges a daily rate for accommodation.
3. The speed at which something happens or changes.
- Example: The birth rate has declined over the past decade.

1. To assign a standard, value, or grade to something based on evaluation.
- Example: Teachers must rate the students' performances based on their criteria.
2. To consider or regard in a specified way.
- Example: I would rate that movie as one of the best of the year.

Middle English, from Old French 'rate', meaning 'a fixed or stipulated amount'.

rate of return:

The gain or loss made on an investment relative to the amount of money invested.

rate yourself:

To evaluate your own performance or abilities.

exchange rate:

The value of one currency for the purpose of conversion to another.

rating:

An assessment or evaluation of something, usually expressed in numerical form.

ratable:

Able to be rated, assessed, or judged.

Meaning: To evaluate someone positively or negatively.

Example Sentence: She really rates him as a singer, claiming he's one of the best around.

Meaning: To assign a significance or worth to an experience.

Example Sentence: That concert was awesome, I totally rate it!