1. noun /ɹeɪt/
a) The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
There shall no figure at such rate be set, / As that of true and faithfull Iuliet.
b) The price of (an individual) thing; cost.
At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year.
2. verb /ɹeɪt/
She is rated fourth in the country.
They rate his talents highly.
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