rates

Definition of Rates in English :

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Noun

1. rates

a local tax on property (usually used in the plural)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Rates

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plural noun

(in some countries) a tax levied on property by a local authority

Rates

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n.

1. A quantity measured with respect to another measured quantity: a rate of speed of 60 miles an hour.

2. A measure of a part with respect to a whole; a proportion: the mortality rate; a tax rate.

3. The cost per unit of a commodity or service: postal rates.

4. A charge or payment calculated in relation to a particular sum or quantity: interest rates.

5. Level of quality.

6. often rates Chiefly British A locally assessed property tax.

v. rat·ed, rat·ing, rates

v.tr.

1.

a. To place in a particular class, rank, or grade: rated the film PG13; rated the bonds at junk level. See Synonyms at estimate.

b. To specify the performance limits of, especially according to a standard scale: This fuse is rated at 50 amperes. The fishing line is rated for 30 pounds.

2. To regard or consider as having a certain value: rated the movie excellent; rated him a fine cook.

3. Chiefly British To value for purposes of taxation.

4. To set a rate for (goods to be shipped).

5. Informal To merit or deserve: people that rate special treatment; an idea that rates attention. See Synonyms at earn.

v.intr.

1. To be ranked in a particular class: a wine that rates higher than any other.

2. Informal To have status, importance, or influence: Tea-flavored ice cream doesn't rate highly in my book.

v. rat·ed, rat·ing, rates
Archaic

v.tr.

To berate.

v.intr.

To express reproof.

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