rate
A2Frequent NGSL-1UK /reɪt/US /reɪt/
Meaning
noun
a measurement of the speed at which something happens
“rate (of something), Figures published today show another fall in the rate of inflation.”
verb
to have or think that somebody/something has a particular level of quality, value, etc.
“rate somebody/something + adv./prep., The university is highly rated for its research.”
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