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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    speed velocity pace tempo frequency proportion percentage ratio quantity amount degree level standard value worth cost price assessment evaluation appraisal estimation judgment opinion score ranking grading classification categorization measurement calculation computation estimation gauge meter scale index indicator benchmark criterion norm average median mode.

    Meaning of Rate

    The primary meaning of the word "rate" is a measure or quantity of something, especially in relation to something else.

    Definitions

    • A quantity or amount of something, especially in relation to something else
    • A measure or standard used to assess or evaluate something
    • A proportion or percentage of something, especially in relation to a whole
    • A price or cost of something, especially in relation to its value or worth
    • A score or ranking given to something, especially in relation to its quality or performance

    Etymology of Rate

    The word "rate" comes from the Old French word "rate", which is derived from the Latin word "ratio", meaning reason, calculation, or proportion
    The Latin word "ratio" is also the source of other English words such as "rational" and "reason"
    The word "rate" has been used in English since the 14th century, initially to refer to a proportion or percentage, and later to refer to a measure or standard used to assess or evaluate something

    Example Uses

    • The interest rate on the loan is very high
    • The exchange rate between the two currencies is unfavorable
    • The rate of inflation is increasing rapidly
    • The hotel room rate is expensive
    • The teacher gave the student a high rating on the assignment

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    slowness sluggishness delay decrease reduction decline drop fall lowering diminution lessening minimization compression contraction curtailment abatement mitigation moderation decrease downturn slump lull stagnation halt stoppage cessation.

    Related Nouns

    measurement calculation computation estimation assessment evaluation appraisal judgment opinion score ranking grading classification categorization gauge meter scale index indicator benchmark criterion norm average median mode standard level degree proportion percentage ratio.

    Related Verbs

    measure calculate compute estimate assess evaluate appraise judge score rank grade classify categorize gauge meter scale index indicate benchmark set establish determine fix regulate adjust alter modify.

    Related Adjectives

    high low fast slow rapid gradual steady constant variable changing fluctuating increasing decreasing rising falling standard average normal typical usual customary traditional conventional fixed established regulated adjustable modifiable.