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rates

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The worth of something; value.

Examples :

"The antiques dealer carefully assessed the rates of the old paintings before making an offer to buy them. "

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The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.

Examples :

"At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year."

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Examples :

"The car was speeding down here at a hell of a rate."

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The relative speed of change or progress.

Examples :

"The rate of production at the factory is skyrocketing."

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The price of (an individual) thing; cost.

Examples :

"He asked quite a rate to take me to the airport."

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A set price or charge for all examples of a given case, commodity, service etc.

Examples :

"Postal rates here are low."

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A wage calculated in relation to a unit of time.

Examples :

"We pay an hourly rate of between $10 – $15 per hour depending on qualifications and experience."

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Any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority.

Examples :

"I hardly have enough left every month to pay the rates."

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A class into which ships were assigned based on condition, size etc.; by extension, rank.

Examples :

"This textbook is first-rate."

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Established portion or measure; fixed allowance; ration.

Examples :

"The family's grocery rates are very low this month, allowing them to buy more food. "

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Order; arrangement.

Examples :

"The library keeps the books in specific rates - fiction, non-fiction, and children's books - to help people find what they need easily. "

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Ratification; approval.

Examples :

"The project proposal received high rates from the review committee, meaning it's likely to be approved. "

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The gain or loss of a timepiece in a unit of time.

Examples :

"daily rate; hourly rate; etc."

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To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.

Examples :

"She is rated fourth in the country."

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To evaluate or estimate the value of.

Examples :

"They rate his talents highly."

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To consider or regard.

Examples :

"He rated this book brilliant."

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To deserve; to be worth.

Examples :

"The view here hardly rates a mention in the travel guide."

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To determine the limits of safe functioning for a machine or electrical device.

Examples :

"The transformer is rated at 10 watts."

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To evaluate a property's value for the purposes of local taxation.

Examples :

"The city rates each house annually to determine property tax amounts. "

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To like; to think highly of.

Examples :

"My brother rates that new pizza place downtown. He says it's the best pizza he's ever had. "

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To have position (in a certain class).

Examples :

"He rates as the best cyclist in the country."

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To have value or standing.

Examples :

"The antique clock rates as a valuable family heirloom. "

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Examples :

"Given the definition "To ratify," a suitable sentence is: "The board of directors rates the proposed merger agreement before the final vote." "

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To ascertain the exact rate of the gain or loss of (a chronometer) as compared with true time.

Examples :

"The ship's captain rates his chronometer daily against the radio time signal to ensure accurate navigation. "

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To berate, scold.

Examples :

"The teacher rated the student harshly for not completing his homework. "

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(British, New Zealand, or Australian) Taxes, usually on property, levied by local government.

Examples :

"The council increased the rates this year, so we'll have to pay more property tax. "

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