rate

Definition

• n. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
• n. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
• n. a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
• v. assign a rank or rating to

Word forms

Past participle

rated

Past tense

rated

Present participle

rating

Third person singular

rates

Example sentences

1. n.

   The rate of inflation has increased this year, affecting many prices.

2. vt.

   She had to rate the performance of each student after the play.

3. vi.

   He felt that he was unfairly rated by the teacher.