a fixed rate of interest
an hourly rate of £30
the rate of change
they rated their ability at driving
he rated only a brief mention
Synonyms and antonyms dictionary. 2014.
Rate — Rate, n. [OF., fr. L. rata (sc. pars), fr. ratus reckoned, fixed by calculation, p. p. of reri to reckon, to calculate. Cf. {Reason}.] 1. Established portion or measure; fixed allowance. [1913 Webster] The one right feeble through the evil rate… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rate — Rate, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rated}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Rating}.] 1. To set a certain estimate on; to value at a certain price or degree. [1913 Webster] To rate a man by the nature of his companions is a rule frequent indeed, but not infallible.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rate — (r[=a]t), v. t. & i. [Perh. fr. E. rate, v. t., to value at a certain rate, to estimate, but more prob. fr. Sw. rata to find fault, to blame, to despise, to hold cheap; cf. Icel. hrat refuse, hrati rubbish.] To chide with vehemence; to scold; to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rate — or rates may refer to: *Rate (mathematics), a specific kind of ratio, in which two measurements are related to each other *Rates (tax), a type of taxation system used to fund local government *Naval rating, a term used to designate speciality or… … Wikipedia
Raté — est une nouvelle d’Anton Tchekhov. Sommaire 1 Historique 2 Résumé 3 Notes et références 4 Édition française … Wikipédia en Français
Rate — Rate, v. i. 1. To be set or considered in a class; to have rank; as, the ship rates as a ship of the line. [1913 Webster] 2. To make an estimate. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Rate — s. Rata … Pierer's Universal-Lexikon
Rate — (v. lat. rata pars), ein festgesetzter Teil, besonders bei regelmäßig wiederkehrenden Abzahlungen einer Schuld, z. B. bei Abzahlungsgeschäften (s. d.); daher Ratenzahlung, allmähliche Tilgung einer Geldschuld in bestimmten Teilbeträgen. Die… … Meyers Großes Konversations-Lexikon
Rate — Rāte (lat.), verhältnismäßiger Beitrag oder Anteil. Ratenzahlung, Tilgung einer Schuld durch bestimmte periodisch zu leistende Teilzahlungen; Ratenwechsel, ein so zahlbarer Wechsel, in Deutschland und Österreich ungültig. Ratenbriefgeschäft,… … Kleines Konversations-Lexikon
Rate — Pour les articles homonymes, voir Rate (homonymie). Rate Position de la rate (spleen en anglais) en vue antérieure (vue de face) … Wikipédia en Français
rate — rate1 /rayt/, n., v., rated, rating. n. 1. the amount of a charge or payment with reference to some basis of calculation: a high rate of interest on loans. 2. a certain quantity or amount of one thing considered in relation to a unit of another… … Universalium
