rate

(noun) a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit. Examples: "They traveled at a rate of 55 miles per hour." "The rate of change was faster than expected."

(noun) amount of a charge or payment relative to some basis. Synonyms: charge per unit. Examples: "A 10-minute phone call at that rate would cost $5."

(noun) the relative speed of progress or change. Synonyms: pace. Examples: "He lived at a fast pace." "He works at a great rate." "The pace of events accelerated."

(noun) a quantity or amount or measure considered as a proportion of another quantity or amount or measure. Examples: "The literacy rate." "The retention rate." "The dropout rate."

(verb) assign a rank or rating to. Synonyms: rank, range, order, grade, place. Examples: "How would you rank these students?." "The restaurant is rated highly in the food guide."

(verb) be worthy of or have a certain rating. Examples: "This bond rates highly."

(verb) estimate the value of. Synonyms: value. Examples: "How would you rate his chances to become president?." "Gold was rated highly among the romans."