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The worth of something; value.
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The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
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At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year.
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Speed.
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The car was speeding down here at a hell of a rate.
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The relative speed of change or progress.
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The rate of production at the factory is skyrocketing.
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The price of (an individual) thing; cost.
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He asked quite a rate to take me to the airport.
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A set price or charge for all examples of a given case, commodity, service etc.
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Postal rates here are low.
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A wage calculated in relation to a unit of time.
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We pay an hourly rate of between $10 – $15 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.
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Any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority.
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I hardly have enough left every month to pay the rates.
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A class into which ships were assigned based on condition, size etc.; by extension, rank.
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This textbook is first-rate.
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Established portion or measure; fixed allowance; ration.
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Order; arrangement.
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Ratification; approval.
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The gain or loss of a timepiece in a unit of time.
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daily rate; hourly rate; etc.