rate
Plural
rates
1
the number of times something changes or happens during a specific period of time
- The crime rate in the city has decreased significantly over the past year.
- The adoption rate of new technology depends on user acceptance.
- He measured the heart rate of the patient to monitor their health.
- The dropout rate among students in the first year of college is a concern for educators.
- The unemployment rate in the region is higher than the national average.
2
a specified amount of money charged or paid for something
- The bank offers a competitive interest rate on savings accounts.
- She negotiated a lower rate for her mortgage to reduce monthly payments.
- The rate for renting the hall was too high for their budget.
- Inflation has caused an increase in the rate of goods and services.
- They were pleased to secure a rate of 3% on their car loan.
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3
the relative speed or pace of progress, growth, or decline
- The rate of technological change is accelerating.
- Inflation affects the rate at which prices rise.
- Companies monitor the rate of employee turnover.
- The rate of learning varies between students.
- Population growth rate slowed last year.
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