Rate
/reɪt/noun
A measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against another quantity or measure.
Did you know?The word 'rate' has roots in evaluating worth, connecting it to ancient practices of assessing value in trade and even in human life.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
rata
“fixed, settled, or stable.”
Old French
Old French
rate
“a fixed price or value.”
Middle English
Middle English
rate
“an estimate or valuation.”
Modern English
Modern English
rate
“an assessment or valuation, especially in economic contexts.”