rate

Definitions of "rate"
  1. An established correspondence between two elements or quantities
  2. A predetermined cost associated according to a specific scale or measure
  3. A per-unit cost for goods or services provided by a public utility
  4. A fixed cost per unit for passenger or freight service
  5. A rate used to determine the charges for property taxes
  6. The measure of one element or quantity compared to another
  7. The price to be paid, determined based on a reference amount
How to use "rate" in a sentence
  1. The rate of income tax was calculated based on the individual's annual earnings.
  2. Electricity bills vary based on the rate charged for energy usage.
  3. The city implemented a new rate for water usage to encourage conservation.

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