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rate

noun A2
1

hız, oran, sıklık A2

a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically expressed as a proportion per unit of time

The heart rate of the patient was normal during the check-up.

  • Scientists measured the rate of glacier melt over the past decade.
  • The crime rate in the city fell after the new policing strategy was implemented.
  • Economists study the rate of economic growth to forecast future trends.
  • Researchers found that the rate of language acquisition varies among children.
  • birth rate · doğum oranı The country's birth rate has been declining for several years.
  • mortality rate · ölüm oranı The mortality rate among newborns dropped after the new health program.
  • rate of sth The rate of carbon emissions is decreasing due to new regulations.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: frequency

2

ücret, fiyat, tarife B1

the amount of money charged or paid for something, usually expressed per unit

The rate for a single ride on the bus is $2.50.

  • She compared the rates of different internet providers before signing up.
  • The government announced a new tax rate that will affect small businesses.
  • Analysts warned that rising interest rates could slow down the housing market.
  • exchange rate · döviz kuru The exchange rate between the dollar and the euro has risen.
  • interest rate · faiz oranı The central bank lowered the interest rate last month.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: pricecost

rate

verb B2
1

değerlendirmek, puanlamak

to assign a value or score to something based on its qualities

The teacher will rate each essay on clarity and originality.

  • He rated the restaurant as five stars after the dinner.
  • Researchers rate the reliability of the data using statistical tests.
  • International panels rate the country's progress on climate policies annually.
  • rate a movie · bir filmi puanlamak Critics will rate the movie after its premiere.
  • rate the performance · performansı değerlendirmek The manager will rate the performance of each employee.
  • rate sth highly/poorly Customers rate the service highly.

sb: somebody · sth: something

similar: evaluateassess

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