Rate: meaning, definitions and examples

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rate

 

[ reɪt ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

finance

A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure.

Synonyms

level, percentage, standard

Examples of usage

  • The interest rates are expected to rise next month.
  • The exchange rate of the dollar against the euro is fluctuating.
Context #2 | Verb

evaluate

Assign a standard or value to (something) according to a particular scale.

Synonyms

assess, evaluate, judge

Examples of usage

  • The professor asked the students to rate the importance of each factor.
  • Customers are encouraged to rate their shopping experience on a scale of 1 to 5.

Translations

Translations of the word "rate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 taxa

🇮🇳 दर

🇩🇪 Rate

🇮🇩 tingkat

🇺🇦 ставка

🇵🇱 stawka

🇯🇵 率 (りつ)

🇫🇷 taux

🇪🇸 tasa

🇹🇷 oran

🇰🇷 

🇸🇦 معدل

🇨🇿 sazba

🇸🇰 sadzba

🇨🇳 率 (lǜ)

🇸🇮 stopnja

🇮🇸 hlutfall

🇰🇿 мөлшерлеме

🇬🇪 განაკვეთი

🇦🇿 faiz nisbəti

🇲🇽 tasa

Etymology

The word 'rate' originated from the Latin word 'ratus', meaning 'reckoned or estimated'. Over time, it evolved to represent a measure or evaluation. In the context of finance, 'rate' gained significance as a metric for comparison and assessment. Today, 'rate' is widely used in various fields to indicate a standard or value assigned to something.

See also: berate, overrate, overrated, rated, rates, rating, ratings, underrate, underrated, underrating.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #200, this word is extremely common in English. It's a crucial part of basic vocabulary that's used constantly in both spoken and written communication, making it essential for even basic conversations.