rate

English

/ɹeɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • (obsolete) The worth of something; value.
  • The proportional relationship between one amount, value etc. and another.
  • Speed.
  • The relative speed of change or progress.
  • The price of (an individual) thing; cost.
  • A set price or charge for all examples of a given case, commodity, service etc.
  • A wage calculated in relation to a unit of time.
  • Any of various taxes, especially those levied by a local authority.
  • (nautical) A class into which ships were assigned based on condition, size etc.; by extension, rank.
  • (obsolete) Established portion or measure; fixed allowance; ration.
  • (obsolete) Order; arrangement.
  • (obsolete) Ratification; approval.
  • (horology) The gain or loss of a timepiece in a unit of time.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English rate derived from Old French rate derived from Latin rata, prō ratā parte (according to a fixed part).

Origin

Latin

prō ratā parte

Gloss

according to a fixed part

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