RATE

(noun) the relative speed of progress or change
"he lived at a fast pace", "he works at a great rate", "the pace of events accelerated"
synonyms : pace
(noun) amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis
"a 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5"
synonyms : charge per unit
(noun) a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure
"the literacy rate", "the retention rate", "the dropout rate"
(noun) 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"
(verb) assign a rank or rating to
"how would you rank these students?", "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide"
synonyms : grade , order , place , range , rank
(verb) estimate the value of
"How would you rate his chances to become President?", "Gold was rated highly among the Romans"
synonyms : value
(verb) be worthy of or have a certain rating
"This bond rates highly"

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