rate Meaning and Definition

1. n. the relative speed of progress or change

2. n. amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis

3. n. a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure

4. n. a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

5. v. assign a rank or rating to

6. v. estimate the value of

7. v. be worthy of or have a certain rating