0 the speed at which something happens or changes, or the amount or number of times it happens or changes in a particular period:
Although she's recovering from her illness, her rate of progress is quite slow.
I told my assistants to work at their own rate.
The taxi was going at a tremendous rate.
the growth/inflation/mortality/unemployment, etc. rate
2 a local tax paid in Australia, and in Britain in the past, by the owners of houses and other buildings
3 to judge the value or character of someone or something:
informal "What do you think of her as a singer?" "I don't really rate her (= I do not think that she is very good)."
I rate cars as one of the worst polluters of the environment.
[ + obj + noun ] On a scale of one to ten, I'd rate his book a five.
Traffic accidents are so frequent that they don't rate a mention (= are not considered to be worth reporting) in the newspaper unless a lot of people are killed.
4 In Britain in the past, a building was rated to decide how much local tax the owner should pay.
5 used with words such as first, second, etc. to show how good you think something is:
6 a measurement of the speed at which something happens or changes, or the number of times it happens or changes, within a particular period:
rates of digestion/oxygenation
We have relatively low unemployment rates these days.
If we improve students’ self-esteem, we could reduce the dropout rate.
9 the speed at which something happens:
at a fast/slow/steady rate The economy grew at a slower rate in the third quarter than previously estimated.
an alarming/incredible/surprising rate The future of the channel is under threat after losing viewers and advertisers at an alarming rate.
cut/reduce/slow down the rate The dip in consumer spending was a key factor in slowing down the rate of growth in the economy.
10 the amount of something, or the number of times something happens in a particular period:
at a rate of 20%/100 a day, etc.
The group's business plan shows it growing at its current rate for the next five years.
rising/falling rate The report examines the reasons for the rising rate of personal bankruptcy.
unemployment/jobless rate Economists predict that the unemployment rate will continue to rise over the next 12 months.
11 an amount of money that is charged or paid for a particular service:
12 the amount that is charged as tax on income, interest on loans, etc., usually shown as a percentage:
a competitive/reduced/special rate Some internet banks offer personal loans at highly competitive rates.
falling/high/rising rate How much a bond fund falls in a rising rate environment depends on its duration.
a fall/rise/cut in the rate We are likely to see a rise in the rate of VAT.
a rate cut/increase/hike I think we need another rate increase to keep inflation down.
14 to have, or be thought to have, a particular value or quality:
15 to give something a particular value or position in a list, according to a set of standards:
16 to give something such as a piece of electrical equipment a number or letter that shows how powerful it is, how much electricity it uses, etc. so that consumers can compare products:
be rated A/B/X, etc. The washing machine is rated A for energy efficiency.
17 to give an investment a particular value after examining the level of risk involved:
18 to advise investors to buy, keep, or sell particular shares or bonds
19 used with words such as first, second, etc. to show how good or bad you think something is:
first-/top-rate An innovative person with top-rate business credentials is needed to fill the position of executive director.
Over the last year, the rate of inflation has crept up to almost 7 percent.
The success rate was abnormally high.
The city's most shocking statistic is its high infant mortality rate.
The survey found no correspondence between crime and unemployment rates.
The new phone rates will affect all consumers including businesses.
The lower tax rate is particularly advantageous to poorer families.
Our expectations are that the UK will cut its interest rate.
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