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as in qualities
degree of excellence
not being of the first rate, these apples are usually sold as food for livestock
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as in ratios
the relationship in quantity, amount, or size between two or more things
the exchange rate was 10 pesos to the dollar when we visited Mexico
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as in estimates
to make an approximate or tentative judgment regarding
nowadays most motorists would probably rate their cell phone as an "essential" piece of electronic equipment
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as in ranks
to take or have a certain position within a group arranged in vertical classes
a restaurant that consistently rates high in all the standard categories
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as in regards
to think of in a particular way
I would rate her my best friend; after all, she's always been there when I needed her
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as in lectures
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
a tyrannical father who usually spent most of dinnertime rating his children on their alleged multitude of failings
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Recent Examples of rates
Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In contrast to these improvements, transfer rates between the CPU and memory have made only modest gains.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This information is then used to calculate progression rates and project future years of enrollment and graduates.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Calculating the actuals brings in many complications, including the size of the business, type of machinery and local rates and incentives.
—Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With Americans still exhibiting high rates of obesity, added sugars under the microscope, and consumers demanding better-for-you foods and beverages, healthier LNCS are poised for strong growth.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With vacancy rates in some cities across the country still at all-time highs, the focus has shifted to the optimization of space, and creating spaces that tenants will want to use will be instrumental to landlords’ success in today’s office landscape.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
However, many companies have uncapped participating with participation rates over 100% of the market.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That's why educators across the country are paying special attention to chronic absenteeism rates this school year.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
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At a time when high prices and high interest rates are a drag on sales of all automobiles, whatever powers them, failure to meet the California mandate will impose extra costs.
—Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In contrast to these improvements, transfer rates between the CPU and memory have made only modest gains.
—John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This information is then used to calculate progression rates and project future years of enrollment and graduates.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Calculating the actuals brings in many complications, including the size of the business, type of machinery and local rates and incentives.
—Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With Americans still exhibiting high rates of obesity, added sugars under the microscope, and consumers demanding better-for-you foods and beverages, healthier LNCS are poised for strong growth.
—Hank Cardello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
With vacancy rates in some cities across the country still at all-time highs, the focus has shifted to the optimization of space, and creating spaces that tenants will want to use will be instrumental to landlords’ success in today’s office landscape.
—Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
However, many companies have uncapped participating with participation rates over 100% of the market.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
That's why educators across the country are paying special attention to chronic absenteeism rates this school year.
—Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Rates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rates. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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