Rate meaning

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”

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

“the literacy rate”

“the retention 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”