rate
     n 1: amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis; "a
          10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5" [syn: {charge
          per unit}]
     2: a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit; "they
        traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour"; "the rate of
        change was faster than expected"
     3: the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a
        fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of
        events accelerated" [syn: {pace}]
     v 1: assign a rank or rating to; "how would you rank these
          students?"; "The restaurant is rated highly in the food
          guide" [syn: {rank}, {range}, {order}, {grade}, {place}]
     2: be worthy of or have a certain rating; "This bond rates
        highly"
     3: estimate the value of; "How would you rate his chances to
        become President?"; "Gold was rated highly among the
        Romans" [syn: {value}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0