Definition: the relative speed of progress or change
Usage: he lived at a fast pace; he works at a great rate; the pace of events accelerated
Main entry: rate, charge per unit
Definition: amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
Usage: a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
Main entry: rate
Definition: a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
Usage: the literacy rate; the retention rate; the dropout rate
Main entry: rate
Definition: a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
Usage: they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour; the rate of change was faster than expected
Main entry: place, range, rank, rate, grade, order
Definition: assign a rank or rating to
Usage: how would you rank these students?; The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
Definition: estimate the value of
Usage: How would you rate his chances to become President?; Gold was rated highly among the Romans
Main entry: rate
Definition: be worthy of or have a certain rating
Usage: This bond rates highly