1. (

• rate

) 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" ;

2. (

• rate ,
• charge_per_unit

) amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5" ;

3. (

• pace ,
• rate

) the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated" ;

4. (

• rate

) 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" ;

1. (

• rate ,
• rank ,
• range ,
• order ,
• grade ,
• place ,

) assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide" ;

2. (

• rate ,

) be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates highly" ;

3. (

• rate ,
• value ,

) estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the Romans" ;