rate
Pronunciation:
/ɹeɪt/noun
Definitions
The worth of something; value.
The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
Example: At the height of his powers, he was producing pictures at the rate of four a year.
Speed.
Example: The car was speeding down here at a hell of a rate.
The relative speed of change or progress.
Example: The rate of production at the factory is skyrocketing.
verb
Definitions
To assign or be assigned a particular rank or level.
Example: She is rated fourth in the country.
To evaluate or estimate the value of.
Example: They rate his talents highly.
To consider or regard.
Example: He rated this book brilliant.
To deserve; to be worth.
Example: The view here hardly rates a mention in the travel guide.