definition of
rate

[1] #1 rate n. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of change was faster than expected". wn

[2] #2 rate n. [charge per unit] amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5". wn

[3] #3 rate v. [rank, range, order, grade, place] assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide". wn

[4] #4 rate v. be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates highly". wn

[5] #5 rate n. [pace] the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated". wn