Read the dictionary definition of rate. All definitions for this word.
1. the relative speed of progress or change
1. he lived at a fast pace
2. he works at a great rate
3. the pace of events accelerated
2. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
1. a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5
3. a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
1. the literacy rate
2. the retention rate
3. the dropout rate
4. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
1. they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour
2. the rate of change was faster than expected
5. assign a rank or rating to
1. how would you rank these students?
2. The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide
6. estimate the value of
1. How would you rate his chances to become President?
2. Gold was rated highly among the Romans
7. be worthy of or have a certain rating
1. This bond rates highly
