Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

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”

amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis

• “a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5”

the relative speed of progress or change

• “he lived at a fast 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 literacy rate”
• “the retention rate”
• “the dropout rate”

assign a rank or rating to

• “how would you rank these students?”
• “The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide”

be worthy of or have a certain rating

• “This bond rates highly”

estimate the value of

• “How would you rate his chances to become President?”
• “Gold was rated highly among the Romans”